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Norman Reedus May Be The Next Ghost Rider

Norman Reedus May Be The Next Ghost Rider

It looks like Marvel may be adding “Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus to its cinematic universe as the new Ghost Rider, a part Reedus has been itching to play. Reedus fans have been taking to social media platforms demanding that he is the next actor to play the vengeance-seeking character. Mostly aimed at Marvel’s bossman Kevin Feig, the messages have been shared and promoted by Reedus who has expressed his desire to play the part many times. The first reports of Redus’ desires go all the way back to 2017. I want a fire skull. I want my face to turn into a fire skull and whip a chain around. That would be great.” Reedus says. Cinematic Hub has reported that now an insider has gone on record saying that Reedus has indeed been cast in the role previously played by Nicolas Cage. However, the news has yet to be confirmed by Marvel. Like Ghost Rider, Reedus is known for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 30, 2021
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Marvel Actress To Star And Produce Disney’s New ‘Tower Of Terror’ Movie

Disney has turned quite a few of its rides into films, like Pirates of the Caribbean, we’ve gotten a Haunted Mansion movie, and the Jungle Cruise’s movie will be out later this year. Now, news has come that a film inspired by the Tower of Terror is on its way with Marvel star Scarlett Johanson, who plays the Black Widow. Josh Cooley, who directed Toy Story 4 is writing the script, according to Collider, with Johanson producing under her These Pictures banner along with Jonathan Lia. The Tower of Terror, also known as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, was inspired by Rod Serling’s anthology series “The Twilight Zone”. The ride, set in a fictional Hollywood hotel, opened in 1994 in Walt Disney World and is featured at several Disney Parks. Guests enter the Hollywood Tower Hotel through a pathway that winds past overgrown gardens. Once guests enter the lobby covered in dust they are ushered into the library and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 25, 2021
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Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Has Found Its Writer!

Stacey Osei-Kuffour‘s name should sound familiar, she’s the writer of HBO’s “Watchmen” series and she has just signed on to pen the script for Marvel’s new Blade movie and will hold the title of the first black female scribe to write a Marvel movie, THR reports. The film was first announced at 2019’s Comic-Con and been searching for a writer since. Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali (Green Book) is set to star as the “daywalker” Blade, who was originally played by Wesley Snipes. The character made its first appearance in 1973’s comic Tomb of Dracula No. 10 and has since become a cult favorite. Blade was born part vampire after his pregnant mother bitten by a vampire while he was still in the womb. Besides writing for “Watchmen,” Oslei-Kuffour earned Emmy nominations for her work on Hulu’s comedy series “Pen15.” She also served as part of the writing team for Amazon’s hit Nazi-hunting series “Hunters” that stars Al Pacino.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 6, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Morbius’ Gets A New Release Date

Earlier today we reported the A Quiet Place II has been delayed again, but it’s not the only movie to keep getting pushed back. The new comic-inspired Jared Leto movie Morbius has just been delayed again as well. UGH! Most recently set to sink its fangs into theaters in October and then in March, Morbius will now arrive early in 2022. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU), Morbius stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Tyrese Gibson stars as FBI agent Simon Stroud; Jared Harris (“The Terror”) plays Morbius’ mentor; Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) plays the film’s villain Loxias Crown; and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) is Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 23, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Morbius’ Hit With Another Major Delay

Sony has just announced that the film adaptation of Morbius has become yet another victim of the pandemic. After being hit with several delays the movie’s release date has been pushed back by nearly seven months. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Morbius stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Tyrese Gibson stars as FBI agent Simon Stroud, Jared Harris (“The Terror”) plays Morbius’ mentor, Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) plays the film’s villain Loxias Crown, and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) is Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based on the Morbius character created by writer Roy Thomas which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Morbius sinks its fangs into

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 12, 2021
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‘Blade’ Announcement Coming Soon From Marvel

Back in 2019, it was announced at San Diego Comic-Con that Marvel planned to sink its fangs into a new Blade movie as part of MCU with Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali (pictured) as the title character, taking the role over for franchise star Wesley Snipes. The last we heard anything was back in October when it was revealed that the hunt was on for a writer for the project. But it’s been radio silence since, until now. At Disney’s recent Investor Day, Marvel’s Kevin Feige teased that we should be getting an announcement “very soon,” and that the project is finally coming together. . “As we announced at Comic-Con last year, we’re moving ahead with Blade, starring Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali,” Feige said during the presentation. He continued, “The development and storylines are coming together, and we’ll have announcements very, very soon.” We’ll update you as soon as the aforementioned announcement is made.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2020
Horror Fuel

Hulu’s “Helstrom” Trailer Teases The Dark Side Of The MCU

Marvel is synonymous with helpful superheroes out to save the world, but there’s a lot more to the Marvel Universe. The new series “Helstrom“ will explore Marvel’s dark side, filled with supernatural horrors. The new trailer gives us a taste of what’s to come. The series centers on Daimon and Ana Helstrom, the complicated adult children of a mysterious killer, who have inherited special gifts. We watch as they hunt down the worst of humanity, as well as the not so human. Creator Paul Zbyszewski states: It’s about the family that we’re born with and the family that we create,” he said. “It’s a nature-versus-nurture story. It’s about the stuff that we’re born with genetically that we inherit and we carry with us because we have to. It’s about our environment that we’re raised with and the values that we’re imprinted with as we grow older, and that affects our ability to judge right from wrong, and our morality.” Tom

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2020
Horror Fuel

‘Morbius’ Sinks His Fangs Into His First Trailer

Today, we get our first look at Jared Leto in the new teaser trailer for Morbius, which is now confirmed to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Leto stars as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. The cast also includes Tyrese Gibson as FBI agent Simon Stroud, Jared Harris (“The Terror”) who plays Morbius’ mentor, Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) whose role is villain Loxias Crown, and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) as Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based on the Morbius character created by writer Roy Thomas which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Morbius sinks his fangs into theaters on July 31, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2020

More from MCU

Norman Reedus May Be The Next Ghost Rider

Norman Reedus May Be The Next Ghost Rider

It looks like Marvel may be adding “Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus to its cinematic universe as the new Ghost Rider, a part Reedus has been itching to play. Reedus fans have been taking to social media platforms demanding that he is the next actor to play the vengeance-seeking character. Mostly aimed at Marvel’s bossman Kevin Feig, the messages have been shared and promoted by Reedus who has expressed his desire to play the part many times. The first reports of Redus’ desires go all the way back to 2017. I want a fire skull. I want my face to turn into a fire skull and whip a chain around. That would be great.” Reedus says. Cinematic Hub has reported that now an insider has gone on record saying that Reedus has indeed been cast in the role previously played by Nicolas Cage. However, the news has yet to be confirmed by Marvel. Like Ghost Rider, Reedus is known for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 30, 2021
Horror Fuel

Marvel Actress To Star And Produce Disney’s New ‘Tower Of Terror’ Movie

Disney has turned quite a few of its rides into films, like Pirates of the Caribbean, we’ve gotten a Haunted Mansion movie, and the Jungle Cruise’s movie will be out later this year. Now, news has come that a film inspired by the Tower of Terror is on its way with Marvel star Scarlett Johanson, who plays the Black Widow. Josh Cooley, who directed Toy Story 4 is writing the script, according to Collider, with Johanson producing under her These Pictures banner along with Jonathan Lia. The Tower of Terror, also known as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, was inspired by Rod Serling’s anthology series “The Twilight Zone”. The ride, set in a fictional Hollywood hotel, opened in 1994 in Walt Disney World and is featured at several Disney Parks. Guests enter the Hollywood Tower Hotel through a pathway that winds past overgrown gardens. Once guests enter the lobby covered in dust they are ushered into the library and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 25, 2021
Horror Fuel

Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Has Found Its Writer!

Stacey Osei-Kuffour‘s name should sound familiar, she’s the writer of HBO’s “Watchmen” series and she has just signed on to pen the script for Marvel’s new Blade movie and will hold the title of the first black female scribe to write a Marvel movie, THR reports. The film was first announced at 2019’s Comic-Con and been searching for a writer since. Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali (Green Book) is set to star as the “daywalker” Blade, who was originally played by Wesley Snipes. The character made its first appearance in 1973’s comic Tomb of Dracula No. 10 and has since become a cult favorite. Blade was born part vampire after his pregnant mother bitten by a vampire while he was still in the womb. Besides writing for “Watchmen,” Oslei-Kuffour earned Emmy nominations for her work on Hulu’s comedy series “Pen15.” She also served as part of the writing team for Amazon’s hit Nazi-hunting series “Hunters” that stars Al Pacino.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 6, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Morbius’ Gets A New Release Date

Earlier today we reported the A Quiet Place II has been delayed again, but it’s not the only movie to keep getting pushed back. The new comic-inspired Jared Leto movie Morbius has just been delayed again as well. UGH! Most recently set to sink its fangs into theaters in October and then in March, Morbius will now arrive early in 2022. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe(MCU), Morbius stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Tyrese Gibson stars as FBI agent Simon Stroud; Jared Harris (“The Terror”) plays Morbius’ mentor; Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) plays the film’s villain Loxias Crown; and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) is Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 23, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Morbius’ Hit With Another Major Delay

Sony has just announced that the film adaptation of Morbius has become yet another victim of the pandemic. After being hit with several delays the movie’s release date has been pushed back by nearly seven months. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Morbius stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Tyrese Gibson stars as FBI agent Simon Stroud, Jared Harris (“The Terror”) plays Morbius’ mentor, Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) plays the film’s villain Loxias Crown, and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) is Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based on the Morbius character created by writer Roy Thomas which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Morbius sinks its fangs into

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 12, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Blade’ Announcement Coming Soon From Marvel

Back in 2019, it was announced at San Diego Comic-Con that Marvel planned to sink its fangs into a new Blade movie as part of MCU with Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali (pictured) as the title character, taking the role over for franchise star Wesley Snipes. The last we heard anything was back in October when it was revealed that the hunt was on for a writer for the project. But it’s been radio silence since, until now. At Disney’s recent Investor Day, Marvel’s Kevin Feige teased that we should be getting an announcement “very soon,” and that the project is finally coming together. . “As we announced at Comic-Con last year, we’re moving ahead with Blade, starring Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali,” Feige said during the presentation. He continued, “The development and storylines are coming together, and we’ll have announcements very, very soon.” We’ll update you as soon as the aforementioned announcement is made.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 13, 2020
Horror Fuel

Hulu’s “Helstrom” Trailer Teases The Dark Side Of The MCU

Marvel is synonymous with helpful superheroes out to save the world, but there’s a lot more to the Marvel Universe. The new series “Helstrom“ will explore Marvel’s dark side, filled with supernatural horrors. The new trailer gives us a taste of what’s to come. The series centers on Daimon and Ana Helstrom, the complicated adult children of a mysterious killer, who have inherited special gifts. We watch as they hunt down the worst of humanity, as well as the not so human. Creator Paul Zbyszewski states: It’s about the family that we’re born with and the family that we create,” he said. “It’s a nature-versus-nurture story. It’s about the stuff that we’re born with genetically that we inherit and we carry with us because we have to. It’s about our environment that we’re raised with and the values that we’re imprinted with as we grow older, and that affects our ability to judge right from wrong, and our morality.” Tom

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 24, 2020
Horror Fuel

‘Morbius’ Sinks His Fangs Into His First Trailer

Today, we get our first look at Jared Leto in the new teaser trailer for Morbius, which is now confirmed to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Leto stars as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. The cast also includes Tyrese Gibson as FBI agent Simon Stroud, Jared Harris (“The Terror”) who plays Morbius’ mentor, Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) whose role is villain Loxias Crown, and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) as Morbius’ love interest. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based on the Morbius character created by writer Roy Thomas which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Morbius sinks his fangs into theaters on July 31, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 13, 2020