Hot Toys Showcases Scarlet Witch As Their Latest Avenger In The 1/6th Scale Avengers: Age of Ultron Collection

Hot-Toys Limited is one of, if not THE best manufacturers in the world when it comes to producing authentic and spot on figures of some of the most popular super-hero icons and the likes.

Their latest effort brings us the amazingly detailed (no surprise there), and almost uncanny life-like 1/6 scale figurine of Scarlet Witch as portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen in Marvel Studios latest film, Avengers: Age of Ultron.

This new addition to the Avengers: Age of Ultron line-up features plenty of awesome and unique features:

The movie-accurate collectible is specially crafted based on the image of Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch in the film featuring a newly developed head sculpt with long curly brown real fabric hair, finely tailored costume, specially created hands with red translucent fingertips and effect accessories to emulate Scarlet Witch using her powers. Ultron’s heart which Scarlet Witch has taken from the robot’s body is also included as a special bonus accessory!Spice up your Avengers: Age of Ultron collection with this new Avengers member!

Avenger: Age of Ultron is Marvel Studios latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is currently in theaters.

"When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. 

As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure."

Starring

Robert Downey Jr - Tony Stark / Iron Man

Scarlett Johansson - Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

Mark Ruffalo - Bruce Banner / Hulk

Chris Evans - Steve Rogers / Captain America

Chris Hemsworth - Thor

Jeremy Renner - Clint Barton / Hawkeye

Aaron Taylor-Johnson - Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver

Elizabeth Olsen - Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch

Paul Bettany - Jarvis, and Vision

James Spader - Ultron

Source: Hot-Toys

Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures Have A Shortlist of Directors They Want For Their New Spider-Man Film.

Earlier this year Marvel Studios finally worked out a deal with Sony Pictures regarding the rights to use Spider-Man in the former studio's expanding and incredibly succesful cinematic universe. 
Spider-Man, a hugely popular franchise on it's own right has recently been, in the eyes of many, underperforming, (i.e. The Amazing Spider-Man 2).


The new deal lets Marvel Studios use Spider-Man in any of their upcoming films, but Sony Pictures will still hold all the rights to the character. Although it has been stated that Sony will have the ultimate say when it comes to creative control, the two are reportedly working together in trying to find the adequate talent to bring their proper, shared vision to film in the best way possible.

The Hollywod Reporter recently unveiled that after a worldwide search for the next actor that will bring Peter Parker/Spider-Man to life, the candidates were reduced to only six. Asa Butterfield and Tom Holland have been rumoured for a couple of months now, among them are four newcomers, Juda Lewis, Matthew Lintz, Charlie Plummer, and Charlie Rowe.

There have been ongoing rumours that Spider-Man's first appearance will be in Marvel Studio's upcoming film, Captain America: Civil War, which is currently filming in Atlanta, GA. and is slated for release on May 6, 2016 and therefore the "urgency" to find an actor that will be suitable to portray the teen-aged webslinger in the upcoming films.
Spider-Man is set to make his solo debut in the shared cinematic universe in 2017, and therefore both studios have also been working together in finding the creative mind that will take them where they want to go.

Collider is reporting that the Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal are close to deciding who their preferred choice to direct the web-slingers latest adventure will be. The shortlist that is being reported consists of, Jonathan Levine (Warm Bodies), Ted Melfi (Writer/Director of St. Vincent), who are considered to be the favorites. Also in the running are John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein (writers/directors of the upcoming comedy Vacation) and Jon Watts (writer/director of Cop Car).
All of the contenders are able to write and direct and could very well tackle both tasks and make a more fluent film based on their vision.

News regarding the studios' decisions as to who will portray the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man and the person who will helm and give a fresh start to the franchise should not be too far away. Keep your eyes peeled and ears open for when the news drop!





Source: Collider / Deadline

Batman Confronts a "High Powered" Person in Newest Suicide Squad News/Rumours!

David Ayer, the director of Suicide Squad, which will be WB/DC's studios third film in the lineup for their shot at creating their "superhero cinematic universe" recently made a statement on Twitter to reassure fans that nothing has been spoiled so far regarding the leaks that have happened in the last couple of weeks.

Well we survived the streets. Time to go dark now. Remember, only the tiniest glimpse has been exposed. Our surprises are intact.

— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) May 31, 2015

Having said that, Umberto Gonzalez aka El Mayimbe, has gotten an exclusive scoop and the first for his brand new web-site.  Gonzalez scoop regards Batman and a confrontation with a certain leader of the Suicide Squad.

SPOILER WARNING!!

Batman will have a scene where he infiltrates Amanda Waller's office which is inside a maximum security prision, which can only be speculated to be the same prision that holds the Suicide Squad members. 

What does he want to talk to Amanda Waller about?
Batman has a bone to pick with Waller.
You see Batman is totally against the concept behind the Suicide Squad, in fact he warns Waller that he will hold her personally responsible for any innocents The Joker & the rest of the Suicide Squad kill. A warning so stern that he has to visit Waller personally to deliver the message.

Although not a super powered being, Amanda Waller's power comes from her high strategic management, millitary prowess and is an highly trained martial artist.

Given that this iteration of Batman will have him be an established protector of Gotham City and has had several years of crime fighint under his belt it is probably safe to assume that he has had one if not several encounters with the Joker. Also, if the other rumours (yes, the rumours seem to never end for this film), pertaining to the certain fate of one of Batman's sidekicks is true, than we could see where he would get the idea to warn and be worried about the formation of the Suicide Squad.

We have already seen Batman in pursuit of Joker and Harley Quinn and eventually catching up to them. There are a few rumors making the rounds however where it is said that the joker will not be part of the Suicide Squad team and will in fact be their target.
Another rumour going around is that he will be incarcerated for the majority of the film and will escape towards the end, how that will be accomplished is anyone's idea.


This chase scene could be a "flashback" of sorts that shows Batman capturing and sending Joker and Harley to the maximun security prision and therefore "getting the first recruits" for the Squad.

Second night, one good shot of the #Batmobile whipping around the corner #SuicideSquad #Batman #Toronto #DC

A video posted by Terence Yip (@terenceyip) on May 27, 2015 at 12:57am PDT

Previous to this "leak" there was also a video where Joker is in an altercation with Harley Quinn. In the video it can be seen that for some reason or another Harley is so upset with Joker that she actually takes Joker's gun and threatens him with it, not to be outdone, Joker quickly turns the tables on Harley, disarms her and proceeds to slap her in retaliation.

If you like going into a film with a clean slate and free of spoilers, you will be glad to know that Ayer has made it known that all outside scenes have been shot and the rest of the film will be done inside a studio safe from prying eyes. Now, if you would like to know more about the film make sure to stick around as one way or another new information regarding scenes and/or plots are bound to come out.


Suicide Squad is a film by Warner Brothers based on the DC Comics of the same name and it is set to release on August 5th, 2016.
The film is written and directed by David Ayer

Starring

Will Smith - Floyd Lawton/Deadshot

Jared Leto - Joker

Margot Robbie - Harleen Quinzel/Harley Quinn

Joel Kinnaman - Rick Flag

Jai Courtney - George "Digger" Harkness/Captain Boomerang

Cara Delevingne - June Moone/Enchantress

Viola Davis - Amanda Waller

Via - Heroic Hollywood