The Riverdale cast attended San Diego Comic-Con 2018 and revealed some information about Season 3 during various panels and interviews, along with a snippet of footage from the new season.

At SDCC this weekend, the cast of ​Riverdale revealed much about the upcoming season during their panel and interviews. For those of you who do not know, ​Riverdale​ is a teen-centered drama show on The CW based on the characters from the Archie comics. The series follows Archie Andrews and his friends’ lives in the small town of Riverdale and it explores the darkness that is hidden behind the perfect facade.

Some exciting pieces of information were released including that the writers and producers plan to have a ​flashback episode​ where the current cast will play the roles of their high-school age parents as teased by executive producer Sarah Schechter. This should be super interesting as there are many questions surrounding the characters’ parents that are just begging to be answered.

Also during the panel, the cast confirmed that ​Gladys​ ​and​ ​Jellybean​ ​Jones​ (the mother and sister of Jughead) will be appearing in season 3. According to some reports, they are expected to debut in either episode eight or nine, but nothing has been confirmed. I think it’s safe to say that their appearance will cause some drama in the town.

Bughead​ fans should rejoice at all the news coming from SDCC as Cole Sprouse said that “it’s looking like it’s going to pretty good for Bughead this season,” and said that he wants them to find consistency and happiness. Lili Reinhart dialled it down and said that it does look pretty good but “we don’t know how things are going to pan out.” She also revealed that the pair will return to being investigative sleuths, which will be fun to see.

On a bit of a darker note, we are finally going to learn more about the ​farm​ that Polly currently lives on. Lili Reinhart revealed that it is a cult called The Farm, which her mother and sister are both involved with. Lili said that “Betty wants to stay far, far away from them.”

The writers have revealed that season 3 will be a ​different​ ​genre​. It will stray away from the murder mystery and serial killer elements, but will still draw on the tradition of pulp and noir as mentioned by Robert Aguirre-Sacasa. It will also feature more of the supporting characters such as Josie and Kevin who have been pushed to the background in previous seasons. Getting to see these characters more will change the show significantly.

In ​casting​ news, it was revealed that Penelope Ann Miller has joined the cast as Archie’s lawyer, District Attorney, Ms. Wright.

SDCC also released the ​first​ ​season​ ​3​ ​trailer​ for ​Riverdale, which mostly consisted of a recap of the previous two seasons. However, we did see a few new scenes which promised that although the serial killer storyline is over, the show will keep its dark atmosphere. In the trailer we saw clips of the core four going on a Labor Day vacation and Archie was seemingly not in prison. Also, we saw Betty go to her backyard where her sister and mother seemed to be participating in some kind of cultish activity involving the babies. Even with what little information we got, the new season still promises to be full of action, and suspense.

Riverdale returns on October 9, 2018 at 8/7c on the CW

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The cast from Syfy’s The Magicians attended San Diego Comic-Con to talk all things season four!

San Diego Comic-Con has come around again once more and the fantasy TV series The Magicians has delivered multiple surprises for what is to come. The main cast of the series was present for the panel, including Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Hale Appleman, Olivia Taylor Dudley, and Summer Bishil, along with the series creators, Sera Gamble and John McNamara. They were joined by Felicia Day, who played Poppy in the last season, and she was the moderator of the panel. All of them brought the news of what to expect for the future of the series.

First of all, The Magicians will return for its fourth season in 2019! After the epic finale of the third season, we were left with multiple questions. The cast is currently filming the episodes, which will be released early 2019. At the beginning of the SDCC panel, they showed a recap of everything that happened in the last season, and then the cast continued to share some of their experiences while filming some of those episodes.

Hale Appleman surprised us all especially during the panel as he was very involved in his character, responding to the questions not as an actor but as Eliot. Upon his acting, a fan asked him how it felt to play Eliot’s sexuality. Hale answered “There weren’t characters like Eliot when I was a kid. There should be more queer characters in television so sexuality is not a topic of conversation. There should be more queer characters, period.” The audience burst into applause at his response.

Olivia Taylor Dudley confessed she would like to see Quentin and Alice back together. However, it seems that in the new season Olivia will be reconnecting with the Alice of season one. Though Olivia said she had a fun time playing Alice Niffin.

The creator Sara Gamble commented how hard it was to write the plot for the upcoming episodes. “At the season finale of a TV series…you just mess up as much as you want with all the characters. That way you keep the audience alert and you invite them to guess what is happening next. That’s why getting writer’s block while writing the script is not a bad thing. Actually, it is very good because it means the public also has no idea.”

The Magicians are known for having one musical episode each season. Even though they did not confirm if there will be one in the fourth season, they did mentioned artists like Britney Spears, Madonna, Prince, or Taylor Swift would be good options.

The fourth season of The Magicians will come in 2019 and it will have 13 new episodes. Although we still don’t have a trailer, the cast delivered a video in the form of a fake documentary where the actors seem to be affected with memory loss from their characters. Without a doubt, it is a very fun video to watch, in the true style of The Magicians!

Are you excited for the fourth season of The Magicians? Tell us in the comments below!

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Since November of last year, Amazon announced a new TV series about Middle Earth and the characters J.R.R. Tolkien created. It was also announced a biographical film about the author. The fans had been waiting for more news regarding the project and this SDCC Panel brought just what we needed. The panel was formed by the owners of the web page TheOneRing.net (TORn), and they commented on all the upcoming projects.

In order to talk about everything, the panel consisted of Clifford Broadway (host of TORn), Justin Sewell (producer of TORn), Josh Long (host of Collecting the Precious), Abie Ekenezar (host of Black and Blue: The Series), and it was moderated by Cathy Udovch (special event coordinator of TORn), plus everyone was surprised when they were joined by Sala Baker. All of them talked about Tolkien, but unfortunately, many fans were not allowed to enter the panel for as it was full to capacity.

They talked about the biographical film, in which Colm Meany, Lily Collins, and Nicholas Hoult will take part under the direction of James Strong. The administrators of TORn have already seen a trailer for the film, but were unable to provide much information of it. However , we still don’t have a release date for the film, so we’ll have to wait some more until we’re able to watch it.

The movie about Tolkien’s early years began shooting in October (@NicholasHoult as Tolkien and @lilycollins as Edith). Storyline: Tolkien draws from an epic life on his return from the Great War to create one of the greatest works of literature in ‘LotR’. https://t.co/M8Tmvtf2C8 pic.twitter.com/Xk7eXz1Y7z

— J.R.R. Tolkien (@JRRTolkien) December 11, 2017

They also talked about the Amazon TV series, which it seems will be focused in Aragorn. When they confirmed the series, Sharon Tal Yguado (the chief of all of Amazon’s scripted programming) said, “Lord of the Rings is a cultural phenomenon that has captured the imagination of generations of fans through literature and the big screen. We are honoured to work with Tolkien Estate and Trust, Harper Collins, and New Line in this exciting collaboration for television and we are excited to give the fans of Lord of the Rings a new epic ride through Middle Earth.” However, the TV series does not have a showrunner as of yet.

During the panel, they talked about multiple other projects outside of the film and the TV series. Among them, they announced a new book coming out in the summer. They also mentioned the rumours about a whole new area about the series in Universal Studios in Orlando. There will also be a display on J.R.R. Tolkien in the Bodleian Library in Oxford and the Morgan Library in New York starting in January.

It seems we have plenty more of Tolkien to enjoy in the upcoming years and we await more news on these projects in the months to come!

Do you love Tolkien? What do you think about the upcoming projects? Tell us in the comments below!

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During San Diego Comic-Con, DC released the first trailer for a new superhero movie, Shazam, which stars Zachary Levi and it’s just a little to what we’ve previously seen!

At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con 2018 DC panel, the studio’s three forthcoming films were heavily featured. Among them was SHAZAM!, in which the protagonist, orphan Billy Batson (Asher Angel), is given the magical ability to transform into an adult superhero by uttering the word ‘shazam’. A bit ridiculous? Perhaps, but it’s very possible that this kind of levity is exactly what the DC movie franchise—newly named ‘Worlds of DC’ needs, given the lacklustre reception its previous films (Wonder Woman being a particular exception) have received.

The three-minute long teaser trailer for Shazam was shown at the panel, and it not only looked like a movie that was able to laugh at itself, but it also showed Zachary Levi, the adult part of the Shazam superhero, looking like he was having a great deal of fun in the role.

Firstly, there’s Zachary Levi. In case you didn’t know, Zachary Levi is one of Hollywood’s more underrated actors. The star of cult NBC show Chuck (alongside Yvonne Strahovski who was just nominated for an Emmy for her performance as Serena Joy in The Handmaid’s Tale), Levi’s adorable geekiness inspired a fanbase which so adored the show that a fan-led campaign saved the show from possible cancellation (meaning that the show joins the illustrious ranks of several other programs similarly beloved, among them Star Trek, Friday Night Lights, and Brooklyn Nine Nine). Certainly, Levi stole my heart in Chuck, and I thoroughly recommend this be the one program you watch this year, if you’re hunting around for a new show to watch.

Levi also is the voice of Flynn Rider (aka Eugene Fitzherbert) in Tangled, and he did a terrific job of surprising everybody with a very decent singing voice. Moreover, Levi has made a bit of a name for himself as all-around nice guy, as co-founder of The Nerd HQ, and general lovable geek. For the role of Shazam, he hit the gym pretty hard, and well…the results speak for themselves.

Then there’s the easter eggs, which arguably contribute to fan appreciation of a movie, as they reward dedication and knowledge with the inclusion of metatextual material (it’s one elements people love watching shows like Arrested Development, or anything which Michael Schur touches such as The Good Place). In a mere three minutes, the Shazam trailer packed in several easter eggs, much to the delight of fans, which included:

• “It gets real Game of Thrones around here”. Given that Jason Mamoa who plays Aquaman rose to prominence in his performance of Khal Drogo, it seems like more than a mere coincidence that GoT got a mention.
• Freddy, Billy’s foster brother and aficionado of all things superhero (played by Jack Dylan Grazer), is the source of most of the easter eggs. At various points in the trailer, he is wearing a Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, and Aquaman t-shirt. He also has a batarang (yes, apparently that is its real name), and a bullet which bounced off Superman (from Batman vs Superman), which has a ‘certificate of authentication’.
• When Billy is doing a flight test, he also adopts the Superman flying pose (although he falls back to the ground).
• In the convenience store, there are several products which are specific to the DC universe which populate the shelves.

Director David F. Sandberg, Zachary Levi, Billy Batson, and Jack Dyan Grazer made up the panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2018, and Levi spoke about becoming a hero. “This is complete wish fulfillment. This is 14 year old me that got to put on a cape and fly,” Levi told the audience. “This whole movie is about wish fulfillment.” It was also said that Levi was like the “biggest kid on set” and Samberg said that’s the quality that won Levi the role. More than 100 people auditioned for the role of Shazam, but ultimately Levi’s enthusiasm won him the role.

Basically, the trailer suggests a really high attention to detail, meaning that the film is not simply made to cash in on the superhero brand, but was made by people who have a true appreciation for the source material and comic book genre.

SYNOPSIS: We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Angel) case, by shouting out one word—Shazam!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he’ll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Strong). Shazam! is directed by Swedish filmmaker David F. Sandberg, director of the horror films Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation previously. The screenplay is written by Henry Gayden, from a story by Henry Gayden and Darren Lemke. Based on the DC Comics character created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck. Warner Bros will release DC’s Shazam!

SHAZAM! is scheduled to hit theatres in April 2019.

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Much to the surprise of fans, DC debuted the first footage for Wonder Woman: 1984 at San Diego Comic-Con 2018!

Even though filming has only just commenced on the new Wonder Woman film, the DC panel showed fans a very short glimpse of one of the film’s scenes in which Diana Prince (played by Gal Gadot) kicks the asses of some bad guys in a shopping mall, to the excitement of a young child. While not much was revealed about the plot of Wonder Woman 1984, there are rumours that a somehow resurrected Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) will feature, along with the sequel’s villain being Cheetah (played  by Kristen Wiig).

In answer to the question of why the movie is set in 1984, Patty Jenkins, the woman behind the initial Wonder Woman and also the first female director of any comic book adaptation, cryptically responded: “I grew up in the ’80s, and this has its own look and feel. The reason I am excited is it showed mankind at its best and worst. It was grand and wonderful, there was great music and there were elegant and beautiful things. But other things about the decade revealed the worst of us. To have Wonder Woman in that period of time that was us at our most extreme, is wonderful.” She also teased that his resurrection is “a very important part of our movie”.

According to Box Office Mojo, the first Wonder Woman, which was released in 2017, was the highest grossing DC film in the ‘new’ Worlds of DC franchise (excluding The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises from the Christopher Nolan trilogy). In particular, the film was praised for the performances of Gadot and Pine with Christopher Orr from The Atlantic saying “Gadot, in particular, is a delight as Diana: supremely capable yet utterly innocent, a big fish who has left her little pond and now finds herself out of water altogether. As her guide to the ways of the masculine world—which consist principally of lying and pointless fighting—Pine’s Steve is equal parts incredulous and enraptured toward Diana.”

The duo certainly have wonderful chemistry, and the scenes in which they are struggling to understand their respective worlds offer the most insightful commentary on modern-day sexism without making the point in an aggressive manner.

Jenkins and Gadot insist that Wonder Woman 1984 isn’t a sequel in the traditional sense; indeed 70 intervening years have changed the world, and presumably that has changed the character of Prince as well. Gadot’s comment was that this film has its “own story” rather than strictly continuing the story of the first film.

Wonder Woman 1984 is expected to be released on November 1, 2019.

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Syfy debuted the first full-length trailer for its upcoming 2019 series, Deadly Class at San Diego Comic-Con 2018.

Deadly Class is based on the 2014 comic by Rick Remender and Wes Craig, which is set in the 1980’s and follows a private assassin academy called King’s Dominion. The series picks up with the introduction of Marcus, a homeless yet cunning teenager, who is invited to join the academy and introduced to some deadly teens who come from the likes of mob bosses and mass murderers. It’s most definitely an unusual coming-of-age story, but it does well to chronicle the ups and downs of growing up.

The series comes from the Russo brothers, who are well-known for Doctor Strange and Avengers: Infinity War. Comic creators Remender and Craig also serve as co-showrunners on the series. In a previous teaser and interview video, Joe Russo said that “it does an amazing job of exploring teenage years and the sense of alienation that you feel. The first time we read the book we were blown away. That’s why we’re standing here working on the show.”

Attending the Comic-Con panel were showrunners Remender, Craig, Miles Orion Feldsott, and Mick Betancourt. The creatives were joined by cast members Lana Condor, María Gabriela De Faría, Benedict Wong, and Luke Tennie.

During the panel, EP Joe Russo spoke about the series. “We’ve been huge fans of the book and huge fans of Rick Remender and we’ve put a lot of time and thought and energy and passion into bringing that book to the screen as authentically as possible.”

Attendees of the panel were treated to a 15-minute long preview. Unfortunately for those not attending, we only have the trailer, but it certainly causes some excitement. Naturally with it being set in the 80’s, one can expect the series to have a constantly killer soundtrack with plenty of excellent choices to accompany fight scenes. This was further reiterated by Remender since music plays a big part of the comic, “Generation X has been forgotten and music needs a little infusion of what we were snorting back then.”

The series stars Benjamin Wadsworth (Teen Wolf), Lana Condor (X-Men: Apocalypse), María Gabriela de Faría (Pacific), Luke Tennie (Shock and Awe), Liam James (The Killing), and Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange).

Deadly Class will premiere on Syfy in 2019.

Check out the trailer and tell us in the comments below if you will be watching the new series?

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The CW released the Season 4 trailer for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, which teases Constantine, Beebo, and new characters!

The cast of the CW’s DC’s Legends of Tomorrow teased a lot about season 4 at San Diego Comic-Con, including its new trailer packed with action and humour. For those of you who may not know, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is an action superhero show on The CW based on different DC comic characters. Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill) is a time master who goes rogue after Vandal Savage murders his wife and son. He recruits a team of misfits/superheroes to stop Savage. Now, the team goes wherever they are needed to stop anachronisms and guard the timeline.

At SDCC, the cast and crew of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow teased two​ new​ main​ characters for the upcoming season: Alaska​ Yu​ (Ramona Young, Santa Clarita Diet), a twenty-something year old woman who is easily swept up by romantic notions and fantasy. She is an expert in the world of magical creatures which will lead her to help the Legends and become a superhero. Hank​ Heywood​ (Tom Wilson, Back To The Future) is Nate’s father who has spent a lifetime in the military and Department of Defense.

During the panel, the showrunner Phil​ Klemmer​, also confirmed that Beebo​ (the lovable, fluffy, children’s toy) would return in season 4. Fans of Beebo had already noticed that prior to the convention, the Instagram page was teasing pictures and videos of Beebo, which gave them a clear indication that Beebo would be returning. In an interview, Phil Clemmer also revealed a bit about what would happen in season 3 with regards to the magical creatures teased in the finale. He said that they wanted “to go deeper. We want Mallus to be used as ‘the tip of the iceberg. He is not human, and we want to start playing with the idea that Earth hasn’t always belonged just to our kind.” This makes more sense when you know that Constantine is going to be a series regular.

Another bit of news came when Masie​ Richardson-Sellers​ revealed that she will still be a season regular, but won’t be playing Amaya. She revealed that she’ll be playing Charlie​ who is one of the ‘magical fugitives’ who comes through the door that the Legends opened. Masie revealed, “she’s British, she’s a rebel without a cause, she’s a trickster, she’s on her own mission.” This is interesting news to most fans who were sure that the actress was returning as the beloved character, Amaya. SDCC also released the first​ season​ 4​ trailer​ for DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, which mostly consisted of scenes from the previous season along with a voice-over done by Sara Lance, the series’ main character now that Rip Hunter is gone. The trailer also opens up the door to the demon and magical world which will be a new adventure for the Legends.

Season 4 Synopsis:

After defeating the demon Mallus by cuddling him to death with a giant stuffed animal named Beebo, the Legends are ready to ease off the gas. Sara (Caity Lotz) and her team join Ava Sharpe (Jes Macallan) and the Time Bureau to help clean up the last few remaining anachronisms. The job seems straightforward enough until Constantine (Matt Ryan) arrives to inform them that, in solving one major problem, they have created another, much larger one. When the Legends let time crumble in order to release and defeat Mallus, the barrier between worlds softened. History is now infected with “Fugitives” – magical creatures from myths, fairytales, and legends. Having been expelled throughout time by people like Constantine, these Fugitives are now returning to our world in droves and making a real mess of things.

As the Time Bureau is distrustful of and ill-equipped to deal with magic, the Legends must team up with everyone’s favourite demonologist to set history back on track. Sara and Constantine are joined by compassionate inventor Ray Palmer (Brandon Routh), hotheaded ex-con Mick Rory (Dominic Purcell), rebellious totem-bearer Zari (Tala Ashe), and heartbroken historian-turned-superhero Nate (Nick Zano) as they set out to save the world – and their legacy. It’s the familiar fun of the Legends time-travelling across historical events and encountering famous figures with an added shot of magical craziness!

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 premieres on Mondays at 8/7c this Fall on The CW followed by Arrow.

Will you be watching the new season? Let us know in the comments!

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The CW released the Season 5 trailer for The Flash at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 and it features the new villain Cicada, Barry and Iris’ daughter from the future, Nora West-Allen, and a Flash ring!

At the end of season 4, after defeating Clifford DeVoe/The Thinker, Barry and the rest of The Flash gang celebrated not only saving the world, but the birth of Joe and Cecile’s newborn daughter, Jenna. However, the celebrations were interrupted by a mysterious stranger crashing the party who revealed herself to be Nora West-Allen, Bary and Iris’ daughter from the future, and she’s now stuck while also needing her parents help.

The trailer features a very worried Barry who says,  “Nora shouldn’t be here. She could Marty McFly herself right out of existence. She needs to be with her parents 30 years from now. Not us now.” However, Nora also brings with her the highly anticipated Flash ring, which is a “fan favourite” according to Nora.

During the panel, executive producer Todd Helbing teased that there will “be a lot of deaths this season.” Some other highlights from the panel for the upcoming season included a LGBTQ character, an episode featuring both Gorilla Grodd and King Shark in the second half of Season 5, learning why and how Killer Frost got her powers, and Cisco’s powers will be challenged in a perilous situation.

Tom Cavanaugh talked about his new character, “we’re going to kick off the season with a newer Wells who has come to join these people.” Sherloque Wells is “a very intelligent human being who is maybe not to be trusted.”

The CW also made the announcement that Chris Klein (American Pie) would be playing this season’s big bad, Cicada, who is described as a “grizzled, blue-collar everyman whose family has been torn apart by metahumans.” He’s the show’s second non-speedster Big Bad, following Season 4’s The Thinker. In DC comics lore, Cicada starts out as David Hersch—he murders his wife during a thunderstorm and then attempted to take his own life, only to be struck by lightning. This then gives him the ability to absorb the life force of others and during this, he has a vision that signals his own immortality and eventually the resurrection of his wife. However, Helbing explained that Cicada is not so much a cult leader like the comics, but instead “his powers present a challenge for Team Flash that they’ve never had to deal with before.”

The Flash returns for Season 5 on Tuesday October 9th at 8/7c with the Season 2 premiere of Black Lightning afterwards.

Are you excited for The Flash? Tell us in the comments below!

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During the DC panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2018, the first trailer for Aquaman debuted and it promises plenty of action and some incredible underwater scenery.

My father was a lighthouse keeper. My mother was a Queen.

With those words, the trailer for Aquaman was revealed to a room full of delighted fans. Despite a December 21st release date, the first trailer for Aquaman was actually shown at San Diego Comic-Con. Director James Wan had previously stated he simply was not ready to share any glimpse of this project with the world until it met his standards. Indeed, he revealed to the crowd that his vision was a superhero film that we’ve never quite seen before and added:

“I wanted our film to be more unique. So my movie plays more like a science-fiction fantasy film than a traditional super hero movie.”

Wan may be one of the hottest directors at the moment, due to his involvement with various other projects. Indeed, he sat down with wired previously and spoke about his enthusiasm not only for the film, but for the manner in which popular culture has taken to it already, making various memes of the promotional posters—something he finds hilarious.

The trailer shows human Arthur Curry (aka Aquaman) who is portrayed by Jason Momoa (Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones), pulled into a struggle between the surface world and its pillaging of the sea, while the underwater world of Atlantis whose citizens are on the verge of revolt. As half Atlantean and half human, he faces not only a struggle to do the right thing, but a struggle to understand where he belongs.

Aquaman spells a departure for the Worlds of DC franchise whose previous films, which center more traditionally popular figures such as Batman and Superman, have not been particularly well received. In the wake of the success of more separate films such as Wonder Woman (snippets of film for the sequel of which were also revealed at the DC panel) and Shazam, these three films represent a step away from the previous direction of DC in recognition of the inability of the previous films to meaningfully connect with audiences. Certainly in Justice League (DC’s answer to Marvel’s Avengers), Momoa’s performance and the character of Aquaman were considered particularly notable amid a film that was deemed otherwise lacklustre. For this reason, fans are eagerly awaiting a film devoted to the aquatic hero.

In relation to the process of filming, Yahya Abdul-Maten who plays villain Black Manta, revealed that he didn’t know how to swim when he got the role, “I taught myself in the mornings and evenings. I bought goggles, a kickboard, and swam at the hotel pool.” Ironically, because much of the work was on wires and in harnesses, he didn’t need to swim that much, but it speaks to the dedication and excitement surrounding the project that everybody involved felt. It can only bode well for what’s to come.

In an additional sizzle reel which was for the eyes only of the Hall H attendees, one of the standout exchanges sums up much of what the film’s central message looks to be: “What could be greater than (being) a king?”Aquaman asks. “A hero,” says Mera.

Jason Momoa stars as the titular hero in the film, alongside Amber Heard (Magic Mike XXL) as Mera; Willem Dafoe (Spider-Man) as Vulko; Temuera Morrison (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones) as Tom Curry; Dolph Lundgren (Universal Soldier) as King Nereus; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (The Get Down) as Black Manta; and Nicole Kidman (The Hours) as Atlanna.

Aquaman is scheduled to be released in December this year.

What did you think of the trailer? Will you go see Aquaman? Tell us in the comments below!

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We’ve finally been treated to a teaser of Netflix’s The Dragon Prince at San Diego Comic-Con 2018!

Aaron Ehasz is not a universally recognised name. In fact, very few people know who he is. But when I say that he’s the creative genius behind Avatar: The Last Airbender, that should make you excited. One of the best written western cartoons this side of the year 2000, The Last Airbender and the follow-up series, The Legend of Korra, captured our imaginations with sparkling characters, dense lore and a fantastically real world to explore.

At this year’s San Diego Comic Con, we finally get a sneak peek at his latest project titled, The Dragon Prince. The official Netflix describes it as the head writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender Aaron Ehasz has paired with Netflix for The Dragon Prince, a new animated series about two human princes who forge an unlikely bond with the elfin assassin sent to kill them, embarking on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands.

While the premise may sound simple, it is bound to have enough room in it to make us laugh, cry, and think about ourselves. Judging by the trailer, the animation looks crisp and dynamic and the brief voice acting sounded really good. The Dragon Prince isn’t dealing with entirely new voice actors either. The character of Prince Callum will be voiced by Jack De Sena, who is best known as the voice of Sokka from the original Avatar series. Sasha Rojen who will voice Prince Ezran has had parts in the TV series The Flash and Bates Motel, along with Paula Burrows who will be the Moonshadow Elf, Rayla.

All the pieces are in place and all we need to do now is wait and try to contain our excitement. The Dragon Prince isn’t too far away now as all episodes will be ready to stream on Netflix on September 14^th.

Until then you can check out the trailer below and follow The Dragon Prince on Twitter for more nuggets of information.

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