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After securing his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Universe, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is linking up with legendary director Quentin Tarantino for his next project. The acclaimed actor is the latest star to join Tarantino's Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood sequel, The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth.

According to Deadline, Abdul-Mateen II has boarded The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth cast, led by Brad Pitt and also featuring The Crown star Elizabeth Debicki and Ocean's Eleven franchise actor Scott Caan. Though his role in the movie is being kept under wraps, Abdul-Mateen II is reportedly portraying a character mirroring late NFL Hall of Fame running back turned actor Jim Brown.

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George Miller’s Mad Max franchise is one of the most renowned action movie series of all time. The franchise’s recent addition, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, featuring Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy, serves as a prequel that adds to the popularity of the post-apocalyptic franchise. Despite having mixed reviews, fans had a great time watching the film on the big screen.

A still from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Credits: Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

However, a fan has pointed out a new detail in the prequel that has been hiding in plain sight for all this time. This sinister secret exposed minute but remarkable contrasts between the two movies, illustrating the variations in what might have happened if Mel Gibson’s Mad Max had given in to his demons.

This detail from the 2024 film has got the fandom excited, as they failed to see this striking detail in the movie,...

Stars: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Dolph Lundgren, Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, Nicole Kidman | Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick | Directed by James Wan

Directed by James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is both a direct sequel to 2018’s Aquaman (also directed by Wan) and also the fifteenth and final film in the Dceu (the DC Extended Universe). As such, it does the occasional bit of floundering, but it just about treads water, thanks to a mostly seaworthy plot and suitably salty character work.

The plot picks up a few years after the events of the first film, with Arthur Curry / Aquaman (Jason Momoa) now married to Mera (Amber Heard), raising a young son, Arthur Jr. and dividing his time between ruling as the King of Atlantis (complete with shiny orange armour), and fighting crime on the surface world. However, there’s an old enemy waiting in the wings,...

Black Manta is shown to carry the Black Trident in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The Black Trident contains dark magic, which Black Manta uses in his attempt to destroy Aquaman and his family. While Aquaman's Trident of Atlan is likely more powerful, Black Manta's trident is not to be underestimated, as it contains immense dark magic - though wielding the weapon comes e at great personal cost.

Black Manta wields a black trident in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, a pwoerful Dceu weapon with a complicated comics backstory. Black Manta is well-known as one of Aquaman's arch-enemies in the comics, a sea-faring mercenary wearing a high-tech suit to battle the King of Atlantis. 2018's Aquaman saw David Kane, a.k.a. Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), make his cinematic debut, with David holding Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) responsible for his father's death and seeking revenge - a premise that...

Black Manta returns as the central threat in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, more powerful and intimidating than before, seeking vengeance against Arthur Curry and his kingdom. Black Manta is a formidable warrior with extensive training in both land and sea combat, and his suit makes him even more dangerous. It's equipped with deadly weapons, enables underwater breathing, and grants him superhuman strength. Black Manta's origin story has changed throughout the comics, but in the film, he is driven by a cycle of vengeance and hatred with Aquaman, and his use of the Black Trident, a powerful and cursed weapon, plays a significant role in Aquaman 2.

Black Manta, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, is the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom villain, with a long and storied history in the comics and Dceu. While the aquatic villain was a side antagonist in the previous film, he is the central threat in...

The recap of the film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom 2023 begins with criminals raiding a cargo ship during a storm. Arthur Curry/Aquaman (Jason Momoa) emerges from the ocean riding his giant seahorse Storm. He defeats the criminals while discussing his life over the past few years in his voiceover. Having conquered his brother Orm/Ocean Master (Patrick Wilson), Arthur now rules Atlantis and finds the job boring. He is married to Mera (Amber Heard), and they have a son, Arthur Jr. Arthur’s parents, Thomas (Temeura Morrison) and Atlanna (Nicole Kidman), assist in raising Junior while Arthur manages his duties as king and Aquaman. Junior inherits Arthur’s ability to communicate with underwater creatures.

Aquaman 2 and the Lost Kingdom Movie RecapIn the Arctic, David Kane/Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) leads an expedition seeking revenge against Aquaman. He collaborates with marine biologist Dr. Stephen Shin (Randall Park) and others to locate Atlantis.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a lackluster sequel that fails to provide a satisfying end to Momoa's solo movie arc that began in 2018. The film explores themes of family, revenge, and the importance of protecting the Earth from climate change, but doesn't offer anything new or groundbreaking. Despite its disappointing performance and low critic scores, the film serves as a paint-by-number superhero movie with a predictable "let's save the world" ending.

The Dceu is dead. Again. We thought it had died with The Flash movie, but it has lingered, zombie-like, through the new Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. But what is this Jason Momoa sequel, and how could it possibly cap off the already long-dead Dceu before James Gunn's Dcu takes over? It may come as no surprise that it does what it came to do and leaves everyone alone. But it does it with a lot of colors.

Patrick Wilson as Orm and Jason Momoa as Aquaman in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ (Photo Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures/ & © DC Comics)

Color me surprised twice over. I missed the press screening of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the closing chapter of the DC Extended Universe, and ventured to a theater to check out a screening in IMAX on Christmas Day. The lobby was packed with customers, most of whom were going to see The Color Purple on its opening day. Given how much I’ve forgotten random stuff recently, I’ll go with that as the excuse for why I wasn’t expecting so many people to be watching movies on December 25th. That was surprise number one. Surprise number two, Warner Bros. Pictures’ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom wasn’t a complete disaster.

Sure, it’s not going to earn a spot in the Top 10 (out of 15) Dceu films.

Warning: This article contains Spoilers for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom disappoints viewers by not featuring the Justice League, leaving only Aquaman and his Atlantean allies to defeat the villain. The League's absence in the film is a plot hole, as their presence would be warranted given the global threat posed by Black Manta's actions. This is not the first time the Justice League has been absent from world-threatening conflicts in other Dceu films, making their absence in Lost Kingdom a missed opportunity for a final adventure.

The Justice League is nowhere to be found in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, ending the DC Extended Universe franchise with the latest instance of this problem. The Dceu timeline is set to be rebooted into the DC Universe, whose first properties will be 2024’s animated series Creature Commandos and 2025’ Superman: Legacy, making Lost Kingdom the franchise’s...

The new live-action superhero fantasy feature "Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom,", directed by James Wan, based on the DC Comics characters, has earned box office domestic gross of $40,000,000 , plus international $80,100,000 for a worldwide total of $120,100,000, since its weekend release December 22, 2023 in theaters:

"….several years after becoming King of Atlantis, ‘Arthur Curry’ has married ‘Mera’ …

“….and had a son, ‘Arthur Jr.’, while splitting his life between land and sea.

“Meanwhile, ‘David Kane’ continues to seek revenge against Arthur for his father's death,…

“…working with marine biologist ‘Stephen Shin’ to find Atlantean artifacts.

“He finds a black trident that possesses him, with its creator promising to give him the power to destroy Arthur.

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Back in 2011, DC Comics went through a line-wide re-launch known as ‘New 52,’ which streamlined their releases and revamped the entire overarching narrative to attract newer readers. The re-launch was marked by an unnecessarily edgy sensibility and mistreatment of established characters, which ruined a number of fan favorites and alienated long-time readers in the process. Eventually, the creators had to accept the mistakes involving the re-launch, and another restructuring was done in the form of ‘DC Rebirth’ in 2016, which brought things back to their past state. This is the same situation DC’s cinematic universe has found itself in, as Dceu’s muddled, directionless roadmap has resulted in its end, and Dcu, formed by James Gunn, is about to begin its journey.

James Wan’s Aquaman was among the few silver linings of the Dceu, which, despite having a straightforward cookie-cutter plotline and generic characters, managed to become extremely entertaining and...

Despite seeming to take small steps forward with both The Flash and Blue Beetle earlier this year, the DC Extended Cinematic Universe (Dcecu) suffers a calamitous setback with the arrival of the atrocious sequel to 2018’s Aquaman – Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

The bewildering and often aimless story within Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is concentrated primarily on the exploits of David Kane as he searches for the means to defeat Aquaman in the most brutal and destructive way possible. This forces Aquaman to make peace with his brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson), to have even a remote chance at stopping Black Manta before he causes catastrophic ecological destruction to the planet.

While the first Aquaman film tread water between mediocre and awful, the sequel dives deeper into the morass of convoluted plot tangents and overblown villains that have plagued the Dcecu since inception. Working with a story penned by himself,...

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Cast Salary! ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom is less than a month away from its theatrical release. The film, directed by James Wan, stars Jason Momoa in the leading role. Patrick Wilson will be replacing Amber Heard as the second lead. What is the cast salary of Aquaman 2 stars? Scroll below for all the exciting details!

Despite delivering a billion-dollar affair with the first installment, Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom isn’t currently in the best space. The film has suffered a lot owing to the negativity around it. It all began with Amber Heard losing the defamation trial against Johnny Depp after which petitions with millions of signatures demanding her removal were signed. Ever since, there have been rumors about the reduction of her role, reshoots, and much more that have caused negative publicity around the film.

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The following contains spoilers for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, now playing in theaters.

One of the things that makes Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom so intriguing is how audiences were curious to see how it would end the Snyderverse. Many were torn about the first movie, but at least it charted more lighthearted waters than the bleak, violent Man of Steel and Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice. With a consistent creative tone, Jason Momoa returns as Arthur Curry, who is adapting to life, not with the Justice League, but as King of Atlantis.

To make things even more complicated, he has to spend a lot of time at home to help Mera take care of their son, Arthur Jr.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom delivers some suprises, including Vulko's off-screen death and Black Manta's apparent demise, Dr. Shin's redemption, and the reveal that the Lost Kingdom's King Kordax is Atlan's brother. Black Manta is mind-controlled by King Kordax, but the movie subverts expectations with his failure to kill Aquaman's baby son. In fact, none of Aquaman's family members or allies die in the movie. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom ends with Atlantis revealing itself to the world, Orm's life as a regular human, and Aquaman's unexpected nod to Marvel's Iron Man during a speech.

James Wan’s Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom delivers a few surprises in the King of Atlantis' last Dceu adventure. After joining the Justice League and taking the Atlantean throne from his brother Orm, Jason Momoa's Aquaman returns to face his biggest rival, David Kane a.k.a. Black Manta, who plans...

You’ve read the stories. You’ve debated the casting announcements. You’ve watched a handful of artists try to do justice to a legacy of iconic characters that’s now just short of a century old. Maybe you even demanded that Warners release the Snyder Cut. (If so: Um, thanks?) By now, we don’t need to recount to you the long, storied history of the D.C.E.U., or remind you that because of a number of corporate decisions, scandals, disappointments, accusations, and outright Wtf head-scratchers, some...

It's not easy being king, and it looks like Aquaman is learning this the hard way. Although being a new parent is no walk in the park, it's much better than dealing with the roadblocks and obstructive politics of the Atlantis council and grappling with the rapidly growing threat of climate change. Atlantis is at a crossroads. They must choose whether they wish to stay hidden or reveal themselves to an equally volatile surface world, and Arthur, a product of both worlds, is stuck in the middle.

But politics will have to wait. David Kane, aka Black Manta, has returned, still hellbent on taking revenge on the man who killed his father, and he's willing to take the entire world down with him. With the help of scientists, he has found the Black Trident -- a weapon of immense power forged in the dark, eldritch trenches of Atlantis's history. With this weapon,...

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom spectacularly misfires as the final smoking embers of the Snyderverse's last hurrah. It is a wacky nail in the coffin of a DC superhero vision that has been clearly abandoned by corporate masters. The madcap adventure juggles strange terms like "orichalcum" in a bewildering narrative that looks like rainbow skittles exploded on the screen. Nothing can be taken seriously as the characters engage in witless banter and silly sight gags while supposedly trying to save the world. It's clearly evident that Amber Heard's role was dramatically cut in post-production. The film is a hot mess but not unwatchable. You can't peel your eyes away from this train wreck.

The story begins with Arthur Curry/Aquaman (Jason Momoa) enjoying domestic bliss. He and Mera (Heard) are married with an infant son. They split time with his father (Temuera Morrison) on land and as Atlantean royalty below the sea.

Released in 2018, the first Aquaman movie delivered a refreshing take on the DC Extended Universe, infusing the superhero genre with a blend of high camp, stunning visuals, and oodles of surrealist humour. Fast forward five years, and director James Wan returns with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, a sequel that takes the aquatic hero on a new, if not exactly as exciting, journey.

The film opens with Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) leading a dual life, balancing his responsibilities as the King of Atlantis and his adventures on land. Married to Mera (Amber Heard) and raising a son, Arthur Jr., Aquaman faces the challenges of royal duties and bureaucratic conflicts within the Atlantean council.

The plot takes a dark turn as Arthur’s nemesis, David Kane, resurfaces with a vengeful agenda and a plot to destroy his one true enemy. Arthur is then forced to team up with his estranged brother...

Stars: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Randall Park, Dolph Lundgren, Temuera Morrison, Martin Short, Nicole Kidman | Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick | Directed by James Wan

Directed by James Wan, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is both a direct sequel to 2018’s Aquaman (also directed by Wan) and also the fifteenth and final film in the Dceu (the DC Extended Universe). As such, it does the occasional bit of floundering, but it just about treads water, thanks to a mostly seaworthy plot and suitably salty character work.

The plot picks up a few years after the events of the first film, with Arthur Curry / Aquaman (Jason Momoa) now married to Mera (Amber Heard), raising a young son, Arthur Jr. and dividing his time between ruling as the King of Atlantis (complete with shiny orange armour), and fighting crime on the surface world. However, there’s an old enemy waiting in the wings,...

Starting in the 2000s, for a little over a decade, 3D was sold as a value-added feature of moviegoing, even though, with rare exceptions, it never worked too well or added very much. (I would argue that it subtracted.) In most cases, 3D was a rip-off — a carny-barker way for studios to jack up ticket prices. That’s why the fad mostly faded away. It’s been a while since I was handed 3D glasses before walking into a movie screening, so when that happened before the media showing of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” it was hard not to wonder: Why are they gilding this sea lily?

As it turns out, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” benefits from 3D significantly less than the first “Aquaman” (2018) would have. That movie was mostly a boilerplate DC origin story, but it wasn’t badly told, and the underwater sequences — the heart of...

There’s a popular meme, spread across various social media platforms, where users upload a photo or video of themselves engaging in a series of increasingly ridiculous poses or actions. It’s accompanied by variations of the phrase “Never let them know your next move” — a cheeky imperative warning against predictability. Unlike participants in this trend, the team behind Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom isn’t afraid of doing what’s expected. They seem to prefer it.

James Wan’s sequel to his 2018 blockbuster Aquaman is frustratingly committed to formula. There are few surprises in this story of how Jason Momoa’s Arthur balances the responsibility of ruling his underwater kingdom with the challenges of parenthood. There are even fewer inspired moments in the screenplay, which moves between clunky exposition laying out more Atlantis lore and a string of punchlines in search of a joke. Somewhere in there, screenwriter David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick...

Despite sporadic efforts to repair the disastrous and confusing continuity of DC Extended Universe, it was doomed to fail thanks to multiple problems which plagued the shared universe ranging from misinterpretation of source material, interference in creative vision to controversy surrounding actors. The early signs of mismanagement under the contemporary WB regime were apparent during the divisive reception of the first phase of Dceu, and as a result, the universe almost crash-landed after the poor reception of Justice League (Joss Whedon version) back in 2017. However, the one movie that almost single-handedly turned the proverbial tide in the favor of Dceu was James Wan’s Aquaman, which to date stands as the franchise’s most entertaining and highest-grossing entry. In a franchise where a crossover movie of three premier characters couldn’t meet expectations, Aquaman, formerly known as the bottom of ‘Merman’ jokes, became its savior.

It would have made sense...

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Post-Credit Scene Explained!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom has been released in the Chinese theatres today. The US fanbase will have to wait until this Friday, but spoilers are going viral online. Aquaman 2 post-credits scene has leaked. And it features Jason Momoa and Patrick Wilson in a rather dull moment. Scroll below for all the details you need!

Aquaman 2 is currently dwindling with its box office projections. The film witnessed multiple roadblocks, which caused a lot of negativity in the media. Johnny Depp fans still haven’t come to terms with Amber Heard‘s inclusion despite the actress losing a defamation suit. Boycott trends, reports on role reduction, and absence in initial trailers created negativity around the film. Fans have little to no hopes amid reports of multiple reshoots.

Warner Bros held an Aquaman 2 fan screening!

Earlier this week, Warner Bros reportedly held a fan screening,...

The events of Justice League and Aquaman are key to understand Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, as they explain Atlantis' backstory, Aquaman's origin story, and Black Manta's reasons to swear revenge on Aquaman. In James Wan's Aquaman, the titular hero trains with Vulko, falls in love with Mera, fights his brother Orm, and claims Atlan's Trident, becoming the King of Atlantis. In Justice League, Aquaman becomes a founding member of the titular superhero team, helping to defeat Steppenwolf and learning what it means to be a hero.

James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom continues the story of Jason Momoa's Arthur Curry after three major Dceu appearances that influence the events of the sequel. Introduced in the form of a brief cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Jason Momoa's Aquaman has become one of the biggest DC stars. Although he only appeared a few times in the franchise,...

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be the final movie in the Dceu timeline as Warner Bros. Discovery transitions to the DC Universe. The new trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom reveals more action and showcases the rise of Black Manta as the main antagonist. The trailer hints at an ending for Aquaman's film series and teases the acquisition of the Black Trident by Black Manta through a deal with a dark spirit.

A new Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailer is out, and it shows more of Arthur Curry's next adventure and the final Dceu movie. This year will bring an end to the Dceu timeline as Warner Bros. Discovery is paving the way for Peter Safran and James Gunn's DC Universe as part of DC Studios. While Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom may not have been planned to serve as the Dceu finale, the December...

Warner Bros. has dropped a fresh trailer for the upcoming release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel directed by James Wan.

As the film's theatrical debut draws near, the preview highlights Arthur Curry played by Jason Momoa, in his dual role as the King of Atlantis and a new father to a baby boy. The trailer captures Aquaman engaging in a poignant conversation with his infant, delving into the responsibilities that come with ruling Atlantis and the impact their choices have on the lives of millions. Orm, Aquaman's half-brother is seen swimming alongside him. Meanwhile, Black Manta promises to kill Aquaman even if it means “making a deal with the devil” to achieve this goal.

New Aquaman 2 Poster Teases Arthur Curry and Orm Marius' Alliance

The synopsis reads as follows: “Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death,...

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Black Manta's newfound power in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is explained in the tie-in comic. He goes through trials and defeats a rival captain's crew to prove his worthiness. These trials were designed to show David Kane that he has always been worthy of the Black Manta legacy, giving him a newfound determination and belief in his abilities. The introduction of the Black Trident in the movie may overshadow Black Manta's individual abilities, but hopefully the focus will remain on his grit and character development.

Enthusiastic Black Manta fans might have observed what seems to be a noticeable increase in David Kane's power in the upcoming movie Aquaman and the Last Kingdom. As a prelude to the movie, a new DC tie-in comic provides fans with an explanation for the source of Manta's newfound prowess, one that is unrelated to his Black Trident.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom drops a new poster further highlighting the intriguing and somewhat uneasy alliance between Arthur Curry and his half-brother, Orm Marius.

Via X (formerly Twitter), the latest Aquaman visual sees Arthur and Orm standing in the water opposite each other and looking locked in for the battles coming their way with the caption, "The tide is turning." Arthur will once again be played by Jason Momoa, while the role of Orm will be reprised by Patrick Wilson.

Aquaman 2 International Poster Sees Arthur Curry Mounted on a Seahorse

The King Of Seven Seas is coming 🌊 Here's a brand new poster of Aquaman 2 December 21, only in theatres 🔱#Aquaman #AquamanAndTheLostKingdom pic.twitter.com/zEfLhNhahy — DC World Telugu (@DCWorldTelugu) November 13, 2023

The Lost Kingdom's story arc mainly focuses on the Arthur-Orm dynamic, with Orm looking to regain trust after the former king betrayed Atlantis, serving time in prison for his crimes against his home.

James Wan reveals that the character Karshon in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be different from the comic version. Filmmakers have often made changes to the source material, and it may be interesting for fans to see what elements are kept and discarded. Speculation arises that Karshon could still team up with Black Manta in the sequel, as the supervillain seeks revenge on Aquaman.

James Wan has opened up about how Karshon, one of the new characters introduced in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, will be a little different from how they are in the comic. Wan's latest film will be a sequel to 2018 superhero hit, and will see Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) facing off against David Kane, aka Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II). While Black Manta is traditionally Aquaman's archenemy in the comics, they won't be the only rogue that Arthur faces in the movie. Another one...

The Dceu has effectively adapted and characterized its supervillains, providing viewers with insights into their motivations, abilities, and threat levels. The introductions of supervillains like Black Manta, Doomsday, and Dark Flash have been particularly memorable and impactful, setting the stage for their later actions and conflicts with the heroes. These villain introductions showcase the Dceu's commitment to providing layered and complex characterizations for its antagonists, making them more than simple obstacles for the heroes to overcome.

The DC Extended Universe is nearing its end, but in its decade of live-action DC adaptations, it has had many memorable introductions to its supervillains. In addition to featuring some of the best live-action iterations of DC’s iconic superheroes, the Dceu movies have also excellently adapted and characterized its many supervillains. As is often the case, a villain’s first impression can provide viewers with key information about their motivation, abilities, and the...

Aquaman showcased Black Manta as a compelling secondary villain with a sympathetic backstory, providing one of the movie's strongest narratives. The film solved the Dceu's multi-villain narrative problem by weaving Black Manta's motivations into Aquaman's character arc. Black Manta's main villain role in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom might overcomplicate his goals for the sake of plot.

Aquaman proved that Black Manta didn't need to be a power-hungry character to be a good antagonist. The film was a notable bright spot for the DC Extended Universe, a franchise that produced a motley of flawed superhero films ever since its 2013 inception. The Dceu boldly transformed iconic DC characters, like Superman and Batman, into darker and edgier versions of their comic book counterparts. But as a result, audiences and comic book fans critically panned the Dceu's films for being unable to capture the optimism of DC's characters. James Wan's Aquaman film...

In the vast expanse of the DC Extended Universe, the tides are shifting once again as “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” makes waves with its latest U.S. TV spot titled ‘deserve’. Directed by the acclaimed James Wan and boasting a star-studded cast, the sequel promises to plunge fans deeper into the enigmatic world of Atlantis and its reigning king, Arthur Curry.

The new TV spot paints a vivid picture of the challenges that lie ahead for Aquaman, played by Jason Momoa. The most striking aspect is the palpable sense of dread emanating from the formidable Black Manta, portrayed by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. David Kane, his menacing presence on a throne, signifies an imminent threat to the tranquility of the underwater kingdom. The trailer offers glimpses of high-octane action sequences, with Aquaman and Black Manta locked in fierce combat, underscoring the personal vendetta that fuels their rivalry.

But it’s...

In the midst of the gripping MLB Playoffs, fans were treated to a sneak peek of ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’, drawing instant comparisons to Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ in terms of intense power struggles and royal challenges.

In the spot, Aquaman, portrayed by Jason Momoa, is confronted by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s character, David Kane (Black Manta), with a poignant question: If Aquaman can’t save his own family, is he truly fit to rule as king? This TV spot also gives fans a brief look at the return of Patrick Wilson as Orm, suggesting significant tension between the brothers. The looming showdown between Aquaman and Black Manta looks to be both brutal and exhilarating, with scenes hinting at Aquaman finding himself in grave peril.

New Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom TV Spot has been playing during the MLB Playoffs!

“Aquaman is going to taste blood.”

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As if playing a gloriously and flamboyantly unhinged villain in "Fast X" wasn't enough for one year, Jason Momoa has returned for some more underwater hijinks in a teaser for the trailer for upcoming sequel "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." 

The 30-second teaser features Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's David Kane aka Black Manta, having been promoted from secondary antagonist to primary antagonist, promising to "destroy Aquaman and everything he holds dear." This is punctuated by a shot of the lighthouse where Arthur Curry's father lives being consumed by flames, hinting that we might be in for some classic dead-parent superhero character motivation in this movie. But more importantly, there's a brief shot of Aquaman leaping out of the ocean on the back of a giant seahorse accompanied by someone who looks a lot like Topo the drumming octopus. Hooray for Topo getting an expanded role!

Check out the teaser below,...

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Aquaman, is one of the most anticipated DC movies of 2023. The film will see Jason Momoa return as Arthur Curry/Aquaman, who must face a new threat that could endanger his underwater kingdom and the surface world. However, the film has also faced several challenges and delays during its production, including three rounds of reshoots and constant test screenings. But this may not be a bad thing, as director James Wan has proven before that he can use reshoots to improve his movies and surprise his audiences.

Wan is no stranger to reshoots, as he did the same thing with his 2016 horror hit, The Conjuring 2. In that film, he added the character of the nun, who was the main villain of the movie, in reshoots. He said he was still discovering the design of the demon character while editing...

Jason Momoa and his trident are back! But maybe not for long. Thanks to new DC Studios co-chief James Gunn, the DC Extended Universe is coming to an end this Christmas season — and it'll wrap up with a sequel to DC's highest-grossing movie of all time, "Aquaman." While Batman, Superman, Shazam, Wonder Woman, and Black Adam are all being left behind, if there's any character that has a shot at transferring into the new DC Universe, Jason Momoa's King of Atlantis looks like the best bet. Given the film's commercial chances.

Of course, just because the first "Aquaman" movie rode the waves to become a billion-dollar grosser, doesn't mean its follow-up — "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" — is destined to do the same. Momoa and returning director James Wan will be hoping for a repeat; more so the latter. The actor might already have a future in the new Dcu, given...

For longtime fans of the Candyman movies, seeing anyone but Tony Todd in the title role is going to take some getting used to, but it may help that the man they’ve brought in to fill his shoes already has some major villain credentials.

Variety reports that actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in talks play the lead killer in MGM’s upcoming “spiritual sequel” to 1992’s Candyman. As well as assuming the role of Cadillac in Netflix series The Get Down, Abdul-Mateen played David Kane, aka Black Manta, in DC’s recent box office smash Aquaman. And speaking of comic book adaptations, the star also has an undisclosed role in HBO’s new Watchmen series.

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An American television classic is about to get a fresh remix for a new generation.

One Day at a Time, the groundbreaking Norman Lear sitcom about a divorced mother of two, is being rebooted for Netflix, with season one premiering on Jan. 6. The show, which originally ran for nine seasons between 1975 and 1984 with stars Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Valerie Bertinelli and Pat Harrington Jr., is now set in Los Angeles with Justina Machado and Rita Moreno as the matriarchs of a three-generation Cuban-American family.

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If the original’s bold storylines are any indication, the reboot of One Day at a Time will also give a current voice to countless struggling and striving families around the country and offer laughter through tears and tough times. Meanwhile, the most important life lessons learned from the original series still endure:

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Peter Mullan and Christian Cooke have been announced for BBC drama Stonemouth.

Based on the Iain Banks novel of the same name, the two-part dramatisation will also feature Glue actress Charlotte Spencer as well as Sharon Small and Gary Lewis.

The story centres on Stewart Gilmour (Cooke), who returns to Stonemouth village for a funeral, one year after he was run out of town by a criminal family.

Stewart aims to solve the mystery behind his friend's suicide, while dealing with the past.

Mullan has signed on to play Don Murston, the head of the criminal organisation. Spencer and Small will star as Don's daughter and mother, Ellie and Connie, respectively.

Meanwhile, Lewis will appear as local businessman Mike MacAvett.

Brian Gleeson, Joy McAvoy, Adam Robertson, Kevin Mains, Jack Greenlees, Gerard Miller, Gilly Gilchrist, Chris Fulton and Naomi Battrick have also been cast.

Stonemouth will begin shooting this month and air next year.

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New Doctor Who Peter Capaldi and “the other Doctor” David Morrissey lead an all-star cast in Acorn Media’s 30 September release of The Field of Blood, Set 1. Written and directed by David Kane, The Field of Blood is based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name by Denise Mina. The central character — Paddy Meehan (Jayd Johnson) — is a copy writer at a Glaswegian newspaper. She dreams of forging a career as an investigative journalist but opportunities are at a premium for young women in 1980s Glasgow. Paddy gets an unexpected break when a toddler is murdered — seemingly by her young cousin. Allegations concerning the suspect soon appear in the local papers. Her relatives, wrongly blame Paddy for the negative headlines surrounding the family and the supposed killer. Paddy sees an opportunity to raise her own profile while uncovering the truth about the murder.

BBC Two has ordered the UK's first transgender sitcom among its new commissions.

Boy Meets Girl was discovered at the 2013 BBC Trans Comedy Award, which searched for projects that offered a positive portrayal of transgender characters.

Created and written by Elliott Kerrigan and Simon Carlyle, the Manchester-based comedy focuses on newly-unemployed Leo, who finds himself attracted to Judy after bumping into her. Despite the age gap and his mother's protestations, the pair soon begin a relationship.

Casting and broadcast dates for the six-part series will be confirmed at a later time.

Meanwhile, Great British Bake Off co-host Sue Perkins is to front a new travel series titled The Mekong River, in which she journeys to South East Asia to find a river that brings life to millions of people from Vietnam to the Tibetan mountains.

The four-part series will follow Perkins as she travels to Mekong's source in the Himalayan glacier.

News Simon Brew 13 Nov 2013 - 06:44

Officer And A Gentleman a romcom? The Full Monty a comedy? The Fox And The Hound all cute and cuddly? Er...

A couple of weekends back, three films converged on my eyeballs. I watched the apparent uplifting love story, An Officer And A Gentleman. The Spielbergian family adventure Batteries Not Included. And I caught a bit of Disney's The Fox And The Hound for the first time in a decade or so.

Each of these films, and the others I'm about to discuss, has a reputation of being something warm, cuddly, friendly and easy. But is that the minds of the consensus playing tricks? Because the truth is that there are films that we tend to remember as being one thing, that turn out to be far, far darker. Some of that is down how the film was originally marketed. Some down to how...

A new series of 'Foyle's War' is to begin shooting in Ireland later this year, it has been confirmed. UK-based Eleventh Hour Films will produce the new series alongside Irish co-production partners Octagon Films. Jill Green, founder of Eleventh Hour Films, will executive produce alongside Ronan Flynn of Octagon. The series will be produced by British producer Jeremy Gilt, who has previously executive produced 'Ballykissangel' in Ireland. The new series, the eighth from creator Anthony Horowitz, will once again see actor Michael Kitchen reprise the role of detective chief superintendent Christopher Foyle with Honeysuckle Weeks (The Wicker Tree) expected to return to the role of Samantha Stewart. Horowitz will write the first and third film with David Kane set to pen the second film.

Douglas Henshall is set to star in a new two part BBC crime drama that is being produced by ITV Studios for BBC Scotland. Shetland is based on a series of novels by Ann Cleeves and as the name implies the show is set in the rugged Scottish isles that share the program’s name.

Henshall plays Detective Jimmy Perez an island native who happens to have a Spanish name. Perez is keen to protect the idyllic isles from outside influences but when an archaeologist stumbles across some human remains, Pereze realizes that the he is going to have more to contend with than sheep rustlers and wind damage from the North Sea gales.

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Henshall’s is perhaps best known for his roles in ITV’s Collision and BBC America’s Primeval. Shetland is written by David Kane (Field of Blood), produced by Sue De Beauvoir...

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Inspector George Gently returns to BBC One later this year with four all new feature length specials. Show creator Peter Flannery (Our Friends in the North) writes the first screenplay which centers around the brutal murder of a young aristocrat. The second of the four episodes Gently Northern Soul is written by David Kane (The Field of Blood) and it involves Enoch Powell and the racial issues that impacted Britain and much of the Western world during the late 1960s.

Martin Shaw resumes his role as George Gently while BBC regular Lee Ingleby (White Heat) returns as his street savvy sidekick Bacchus. Guest stars include Roger Lloyd Pak (Only Fools and Horses) and Geraldine Somerville (Harry Potter). Filming is underway in the Durham area and the shows should air in the Fall.

Inspector George Gently is to return to BBC One for four new feature-length episodes. Martin Shaw will reprise his role as the passionate detective, with Lee Ingleby also returning as his sidekick John Bacchus. The four films will be set in 1968 - the first has been written by Peter Flannery and will feature guest performances from Roger Lloyd Pack (Only Fools and Horses) and Geraldine Somerville (Harry Potter). 'Gently With Class' will follow Gently and Bacchus as they investigate the death of a young girl found in the passenger seat of an aristocrat's upturned car. Second film 'Gently Northern Soul' will focus on the racially-motivated murder of a young black girl. Written by David Kane (Sea Of Souls), the instalment will star Lenora Crichlow (Being Human), Eamonn (more)...

Last night I caught up with BBC1’s two-parter The Field of Blood on the iPlayer. Based on the best-selling Denise Mina novel the story has been adapted and directed by David Kane. The story, set in 1982, follows Paddy Meehan (Jayd Johnson), an ambitious young copy girl at a Glasgow newspaper who dreams of finding the big story and fighting injustice. As she thinks she’s found the case to kick-start her career she ends up embroiled in a murder case that comes at a cost to her. David Morrissey plays the surprisingly small role of her sexist and vulgar boss, Devlin.

As Paddy struggles to find her way in a very male dominated and sexist world of journalism she comes under abuse of all manner of drunken Scottish men, but still manages to keep her resolve. Paddy also seems to have the habit of being a nosey cow, I...

The Irish born actor Jonas Armstrong will star alongside David Morrissey (The Reaping, Blitz), Peter Capaldi (In the Loop, The Thick of It) and Jayd Johnson (River City) in BBC hour long drama 'The Field of Blood'. Written and directed by David Kane (This Year's Love, Born Romantic), 'The Field of Blood' is a crime drama adapted from Denise Mina's novel of the same name.

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South Riding lead man David Morrissey and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher star Peter Capaldi bring their not inconsiderable talents to BBC One at the end of August in the two-part crime drama The Field of Blood. David Kane’s screenplay is based on the novel by Denise Mina about newspaper employee who gets caught up in a murder case.

The Field of Blood follows the attempts of an aspiring journalist Paddy Meehan (Jayd Johnson) to make a name for herself at a Glaswegian newspaper. She decides to start looking into the gruesome murder of a toddler. To her horror, the main suspect in the case turns out to be her 10 year old cousin. Meehan has to choose between protecting her family’s honor and seizing her chance...