Jeremy Renner Speaks Out In Support of Spider-Man Staying In the MCU
Jeremy Renner, who has played Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2011's Thor, has responded to the news that Spider-Man reportedly may leave the MCU and has asked Sony Pictures to give him back.
Posted on Instagram, Renner said "Hey @sonypictures we want Spider-Man back to @therealstanlee and @marvel please, thank you #congrats #spidermanrocks #please"
IT Chapter Two First Reactions Twitter Roundup
Members of the press were able to attend early screenings of Stephen King's IT Chapter Two, and the first impressions are a bit of mixed.
Many say that IT Chapter Two doesn't quite live up to the high standards of the first film, but it still has some great scary moments and the cast is fantastic. A lot of praise was also given to Bill Hader, who many say stole the movie.
Here's our roundup of the first reactions to IT Chapter Two.
IGN's own Jim Vejvoda said that IT Chapter Two "can't quite stick the landing nor live up to the high expectations set by Chapter One," although there still are some "creepy set-pieces & solid perfomances to make for an effective albeit formulaic conclusion."
All MCU Plot Threads Sony’s Spider-Man Will Likely Have to Abandon
News that Marvel and Sony have come to an impasse while negotiating new terms on their deal to share Spider-Man could very well mean, if a new deal isn’t reached, that Peter Parker will no longer be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Holland’s version of Spider-Man became fully immersed in the MCU after debuting in Captain America: Civil War, but now we may be getting a solo Spidey film that can’t reference many of the plot threads established since then. Holland is contracted to appear in two more Spider-Man films, so let’s take a look at all of the elements that Sony will likely have to abandon in future movies.
The Matrix 4: A History of Rumors About the New Sequel
What better way to mark the 20th anniversary of the release of The Matrix than long-awaited confirmation of a new sequel. Warner Bros. confirmed The Matrix 4 is in the works, with original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss and co-director Lana Wachowski all returning.
This news finally puts to rest years of rumors about the potential future of the franchise -- and there have been many. Read on for a breakdown of all the Matrix 4 rumors and the different forms this sequel might have taken.
A New Matrix Duology/Trilogy
Several times over the past decade, rumors have sprung up concerning a brand new series of films continuing where The Matrix Revolutions left off. AICN reported back in 2011 that Reeves had met with the Wachowskis and read their treatment for a pair of sequels. EW later shot down that rumor.
Fans Threaten to Boycott Sony, PS4 Over Spider-Man Leaving MCU
The bombshell news that Marvel Studios may not produce any more Spider-Man films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has left many fans angry at Sony for not agreeing to new terms - so angry that several are claiming they'll boycott future Sony films and even Sony's PlayStation 4 over the ordeal. Some petitions to keep Spider-Man in the MCU are also starting to gain attention.
Across the internet, #BoycottSony is gaining traction as fans desperately voice their hope that Spider-Man will remain in the MCU.
Many seem to be complaining as a way to keep Spider-Man in the MCU (for the record, the companies are still in negotiations so there is some hope left), but others appear to be completely serious about the boycott.
Marvel Fans Lament Spider-Man Potentially Leaving the MCU
For the last few years, Spider-Man has been an integral part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This was in thanks to the collaboration between Sony and Marvel Studios, who were able to share the character (and the profits to his films). Now it's being reported that Spider-Man will no longer be part of the MCU and that Sony will no longer co-produce Spider-Man films with Marvel Studios due to an inability to renegotiate the terms of the deal to share the character.
This news comes just one day after Spider-Man: Far From Home reportedly earned over a billion dollars at the global box office, making it Sony's highest-grossing movie of all time. Clearly negotiations were underway between Disney and Sony, and neither could agree on the terms of adjusting the overall deal.
Marvel’s Kevin Feige Secretly Worked on Venom
According to sources speaking to Deadline, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige secretly worked on Sony Picture’s 2018 Venom film. This comes hot off the heels of the news that Spider-Man will no longer be featured in the MCU thanks to a financial disagreement between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures.
Deadline reporter Mike Fleming Jr. reports that Disney CEO Bob Iger had attempted to broker a deal between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, all to allow future cross-studio projects like Spider-Man: Homecoming and Far From Home to continue.
GameStop Confirms Over 120 Layoffs
GameStop has confirmed layoffs at its corporate headquarters which has affected over 120 corporate employees, or 14% of the total associate workforce at the company headquarters.
In a statement to IGN, GameStop confirmed that it initiated the layoffs as part of its GameStop Reboot initiative. “
e can confirm a workforce reduction was implemented impacting more than 120 corporate staff positions, representing approximately 14% of our total associate base at our company headquarters as well as at some other offices,” GameStop said.
Here’s GameStop’s full statement below:
As part of the previously announced GameStop Reboot initiative to transform our business for the future and improve our financial performance, we can confirm a workforce reduction was implemented impacting more than 120 corporate staff positions, representing approximately 14% of our total associate base at our company headquarters as well as at some other offices.
The Matrix 4 Officially Happening with Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss
A fourth Matrix movie is happening and bringing most of the team back together. According to Variety, Warner Bros. has confirmed that Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are set to reprise their roles as Neo and Trinity, while Lana Wachowski will write and direct the film.
“We could not be more excited to be re-entering the Matrix with Lana,” Warner Bros. Picture Group chairman Toby Emmerich says in a statement. “Lana is a true visionary — a singular and original creative filmmaker — and we are thrilled that she is writing, directing and producing this new chapter in ‘The Matrix’ universe.”
Spider-Man Out of the MCU: Marvel, Sony Can’t Reach Deal
According to Deadline, Marvel will not produce any further Spider-Man films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, due to an inability between Sony Pictures and Disney to reach new terms that would have given Disney a co-financing stake moving forward. Variety is reporting that Sony and Marvel have reached an impasse in negotiations but that a source indicates "a deal might still be reached between Disney and Sony."