Blue Beetle” director Ángel Manuel Soto is an eternal optimist. It was January 2020 when Soto’s coming-of-age story “Charm City Kings” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, winning the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Prize for ensemble acting.
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shared a heartfelt message to his 3.2 million Instagram followers on Thursday night citing that he won’t be able to promote the upcoming superhero film due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.“We had so much great stuff aligned and I really wish that we could get it to you guys but we need to stand on the right side of history and because of that we’re planting our feet in the ground,” Maridueña said. “With that being said, this is a fantastic movie and you know, it needs to be seen on the bigger screen.”Maridueña also asked fans to support the movie and he gave a shout out to the Blue Beetle Battalion which have posting viral content on social media about the movie.
“If you know of Blue Beetle, you’re gonna love the movie and if you don’t know he’s gonna be your new favorite superhero. With that being said, I love you all, to all the supporters, to the Blue Beetle f**king battalion, y’all are killing it.
I won’t be able to promote this movie but you can and we can together, it’s time, let’s do this for the culture, let’s do this for the community, let’s do this for the opportunity for others and more importantly, let’s kick ass.” A post shared by Xolo Maridueña (@xolo_mariduena)In DC Comics, Blue Beetle is the superhero alter ego used by three different heroes, but the film will focus on Mexican American teenager Jaime Reyes, the third character to assume the Blue Beetle mantle.“Charm City Kings” director Angel Manuel Soto directed the superhero movie from a screenplay from Mexican writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, based on characters from DC.A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation, a Safran Company Production, “Blue Beetle” soars into theaters only internationally beginning August 2023 and in North America August 18, 2023.
Blue Beetle” director Ángel Manuel Soto is an eternal optimist. It was January 2020 when Soto’s coming-of-age story “Charm City Kings” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, winning the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Prize for ensemble acting.
Even though it was a risk at the time, it’s impossible to imagine anyone other than Robert Downey, Jr. taking on the role of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director When Warner Bros. contacted “Charm City Kings” filmmaker Angel Manuel Soto about potentially directing a DC comic book tentpole, he geared up to pitch the studio on a much different movie. “I wanted to pitch ideas, and one of them was the Bane origin story,” Soto recently told Den of Geek magazine.
The Lathums are set to play secret set at Kendal Calling today (July 28) – and then immediately release it on vinyl.The Wigan band will play Tim Burgess‘ Tim Peaks stage at the festival, with the set then being immediately mixed and mastered and cut to vinyl at Press On Vinyl in Middlesbrough.200 copies of the vinyl will be available, with 100 of them returning to Kendal Calling for sale from 4pm on the day, with the others going online here.All proceeds from the online sale will go to The Lathums’ own charity Chance To See, while number 1/200 will be raffled off, with proceeds going to Burgess’ bursary scheme Help Us Help Bands.Burgess told NME of the event: “iI’ll be brilliant to have The Lathums back in Tim Peaks – Kendal Calling in 2019 was the first festival they had ever been to, this time they’ll have two number one albums under their belts.”The Lathums launched Chance To See earlier this year, with the charity helping provide young people with creative opportunities in their hometown of Wigan.The charitable endeavour – launched as part of a long-term partnership with the cultural education charity Curious Minds – will see 100 per cent of funds directed to established youth and community providers in Wigan, particularly to help young people who face economic or social inequality.“Just having an acoustic guitar when times have been tough has meant that The Lathums became possible and offered us escape from whatever was happening in our lives at the time,” the band said in a statement.“Some people can’t get their hands on a guitar or encounter any other form of creativity and the idea of never having that opportunity breaks our hearts.
A bunch of hot celeb guys have opened up about the size of their manhood in interviews over the years. Some of them have revealed they are packing while others weren’t afraid to admit that there’s not much there.
Fans of K-pop superstar Jung Kook were left saying the same thing after he came to the UK to perform his new single on The One Show. The BTS member sang Seven from a secret London location in front of a specially-invited audience.
The Summer I Turned Pretty creator Jenny Han is not holding back about the recent negativity directed at the cast — and new star Elsie Fisher.
John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Movistar Plus+, the pay TV/VOD service of Spanish telco giant Telefonica, is relaunching from Aug. 1, bowing a new souped-up version of its basic tier as a streaming service to clients of any telco service in Spain, Movistar announced Friday. To date, only clients of Telefonica telephony service Movistar could access the Movistar Plus+ TV service. Priced at €11 ($12.21) a month and €14 ($15.54) for non-Movistar clients – compared to Netflix’s basic and standard tiers of €7.99 ($8.87) and €12.99 ($14.42) in Spain – the new-look Movistar Plus+ will offer in exclusivity as star attractions Movistar original series and films, as well as big foreign shows and movies, at the rate of a movie premiere every day, and, crucially, two LaLiga and one Champions League game every round of matches.
Bethenny Frankel is mad as hell, and is biting back at the injustices she claims are perpetrated against reality TV stars.
Doctor Strange’s talented Xochitl Gomez, the charismatic Xolo Maridueña from Blue Beetle, the electrifying Sasha Calle from The Flash, and the lovable Michael Cimino from Love, Victor, gathered for an epic day out at the Happiest Place on Earth.The excitement was palpable as the group of friends explored the enchanting theme park over the weekend. They embraced the thrill of the rides, capturing unforgettable moments with delightful photos and indulging in the mouthwatering snacks that Disneyland is renowned for.It was a day filled with joy, laughter, and shared experiences, where these rising stars enjoyed the park’s magic as much as their adoring fans would have enjoyed spotting them! With their magnetic presence and camaraderie, this star-studded outing became an unforgettable memory for the celebrities and lucky park-goers who witnessed the fun-filled spectacle.Xochitl Gomez debuted as LGBTQ+ Latina superhero America Chavez in Doctor Strangein the Multiverse of Madness, and alongside Victoria Alonso she is bringing more LGBTQ+ visibility to Marvel.
Bethenny Frankel thinks reality TV stars should join the picket lines amid the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
actors and writers continue to strike, Broadway may soon be joining the picket line. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has called a strike authorization vote, reported Wednesday, after negotiations fell through with The Broadway League and Disney Theatrical, which are representing Broadway and national tour producers.IATSE members, which consists of stagehands, hair and makeup artists and wardrobe, amongst others, have until 11 p.m. PT Thursday evening to vote, which means there's the likelihood that a strike could come as early as Friday morning.
Cobweb,” a wholly original story written by Chris Thomas Devlin (who wrote the 2022 reboot of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”) that appears to draw heavy inspiration from short-form horror content like “Tales From the Crypt” and features like “The People Under the Stairs.” And if you enjoy those inspirations, “Cobweb” sets itself up to be a success, especially with its leads being Lizzy Caplan and Antony Starr, two performers who know how to creep people out. The setup is fascinating almost immediately. Young Peter (Woody Norman) lives in an old house with his parents, Carol and Mark (Caplan and Starr, respectively).
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Christopher Nolan is getting a big endorsement for Oppenheimer from Paul Schroeder who is praising his latest film.
Kelly Rowland is owning up to her mistakes. During an interview on the podcast, the 42-year-old singer recalled the time she accidentally let it slip that Beyoncé and her husband, JAY-Z, were expecting a daughter. The incident happened in 2011, when, according to , Kelly told Bang Showbiz that the dad-to-be was «going to buy that little girl every single thing possible,» before adding of the baby on the way, «She won't be spoiled but she will be very well looked after.»More than a decade later, when host Billy Mann inquired as to Kelly's biggest mistake during an interview, she was quick to point to the accidental sex reveal.«Oh my God. When I made a mistake and told the sex of [Beyoncé]'s baby when she was pregnant with Blue,» Kelly said.
Shawn Johnson and baby No. 3 made their red carpet debut at the ESPYs hours after she and husband Andrew East announced they were expecting their third child.
Xolo Maridueña stars in the title role of Jaime Reyes in “Blue Beetle,” DC Studios’ first superhero movie centered on a Latino character.Carapax is a humanoid-insectoid creature with a tough exoskeleton that gives him incredible strength and durability. Carapax has the ability to generate powerful energy blasts from his hands, which he uses to devastating effect in battle.
The upcoming DC Comics movie Blue Beetle is hitting theaters next month and the final trailer has been released!