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."
Surprise Saga Release Collects All 54 Issues Into One Compendium
For the first time ever, the entire Saga comic series (thus far) is being compiled into one single compendium. Even better, it’s in paperback. Even better than that, it’s out tomorrow.
The appropriately titled Saga: Compendium One was originally scheduled to release in September. It collects volumes one through nine of the enormously popular science fiction series, amounting to more than 1,200 pages, all written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Fiona Staples.
You can find Saga: Compendium One at your local comic shop starting tomorrow, but it won’t be heading to larger storefronts like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indiebound, and Indigo until August 27.
The Destroy All Humans Remake Is Aiming For Replayability
When the remake of 2005’s Destroy All Humans was first announced before E3 2019, I was glad to see Crypto 137 returning to the silver screen. I’m not sure how the game’s crude, sense of humor will stand up when it releases in 2020, but it’s good to see that a remake of a game I remember loving as a teen isn’t just getting pushed out the door with a up-rezzed coat of paint to make a quick buck.
As the team at Black Forest told us when we first saw the Destroy All Humans, this isn’t about building a 1:1 remake of the original, rather, creating a game that’s “not a remake, but a remake of what people remember it being.”
Amazon’s The Boys: The Deep Gets His Own 2019-2020 Calendar
Amazon's The Boys has received its very own special edition 2019-2020 calendar featuring Chace Crawford's The Deep, and IGN can give you a sneak peek at the treasures buried in its pages.
The hilarious calendar includes the usual US holidays along with a few aquatic-themed days as well: "Save the Dolphin Day," "National Seafood Bisque Day," "Jellyfish Day," etc. Check out the entire calendar in the gallery below.
In recent news, Karl Urban (Billy Butcher) posted a photo from the set of The Boys Season 2 via his Instagram account saying, "Totally Butcherd that one! Up to our old tricks. Shooting season 2 of The Boys."