I think it's always been safe to assume that Spider-Man would be back in action fighting alongside the Avengers in Joe and Anthony Russo's Avengers: Infinity War. However, there's been no official confirmation until now, so if any of you had any doubt, Tom Holland confirmed it in an interview with Vogue. After all, the last we heard from Holland on the matter was that Spider-Man's inclusion in the film was "all up in the air."

The first tweet below shows the full article in another language and the second one show the roughly translated confirmation in which Holland said:

"It is they who convinced the Marvel (Downey and Evans)... the producers wanted to be sure that I was the right person before you entrust three films over the next four years, including Avengers: Infinity War."

The next two Avengers films are sure to be something insanely epic. We only know that there are going to be a ton of superhero characters involved, including a team-up of the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy, and that they will be battle Thanos. I can't help but think that this is going to be an intense film, and I imagine that when they battle Thanos, not all of the heroes will make it out alive. Who knows, maybe Iron Man and Captain America will die holding hands.

In this interview for Vogue, Tom confirm his participation in the "Avenger Infinity War" pic.twitter.com/bY24dwYDWX

— Tom Holland Italia (@TomHollandItaly) January 10, 2017

The moment where confirmed to be in the movie .. i translate with google pic.twitter.com/XIbLFwofFm

— Tom Holland Italia (@TomHollandItaly) January 10, 2017

Via: CBM

Don't get too excited, but a major part of getting the Uncharted film off the ground has finally been completed! Screenwriter Joe Carnahan has officially completed the screenplay for the Uncharted movie! Carnahan, who also wrote The Grey, celebrated the occasion on Instagram with the post below...

Done and Dusted. Now the REAL work begins. If there's a more monstrously cool action script in Hollywood right now, I wanna read it, 'cuz this thing is a BEAST.

A photo posted by Joe Carnahan (@carnojoe) on Jan 7, 2017 at 1:28pm PST

As our buddies at Slashfilm have pointed out, there's still a long way to go before this film is in production! So many things could go wrong from here on out that it's almost not even worth celebrating as this whole thing could be derailed as soon as later today. Let's not dwell on that, though. Let's celebrate the little victory that the world could soon be getting an award-winning video game movie!

Shawn Levy is set to direct the film. If it makes it that far. 

Deadpool is surprisingly making some serious movement with the 2016 movie awards! It's been nominated for a Writers Guild Award, two Golden Globe Awards, won a Critics' Choice Award, and now it's been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards yet... the Producers Guild of America Award.

It was named with nine other nominated films, which are Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Hidden Figures, La La Land, Lion, Manchester by the Sea, and Moonlight. This means that Deadpool seriously has a very real shot at getting a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards.

Yeah, it probably won't win against the other heavy contenders, but the fact that it might get nominated is still very cool nonetheless. Deadpool would actually be the first comic book superhero movie nominated for a Best Picture Oscar! That kind of blows my mind because Marvel has made some incredible films, many of which fans would say are better films than Deadpool. Hell, even Christopher Nolan's masterpiece The Dark Knight wasn't nominated for Best Picture, and it totally should have been! 

I'm happy for Deadpool, though, and it's so cool that it's being recognized for its comedic greatness. Now let's wait and see if it gets that Oscar nomination. 

 It would appear Chris Hemsworth is just as hype as the rest of the world when it comes to the release of Thor: Ragnarok! CBM writes the actor had high praise for the film, particularly director Taika Waititi...

"It was one of the best experiences I've had, he's incredible. If you've seen any of his films, they give you an indication of the tone of what this is going to be, which is very different to what we've seen before."

That's good to hear as I personally always thought the Thor films could be better than they have in the past. 

Hemsworth had little to say about Avengers: Infinity War, though, as he still hasn't received a script even though he's supposed to be on set in a couple weeks! Hemsworth indicates that's not surprising and that it's just what Marvel does. Seeing as he wasn't present in Civil War, I have to wonder how large his role will be in the upcoming ensemble film. 

Finally, Hemsworth commented that he would indeed be returning to the Star Trek films where he will reprise his role as George Kirk. He didn't say much other than the fact that he's spoken to J.J. Abrams and said his pitch for the film is "amazing."

Sounds like Thor has some good stuff coming his way on the horizon, and I'm excited for all of them! I'm especially curious how Kirk's father will be brought back into the series! Let's hope it's one of those weird dimensional crossovers and not some throwaway flashback scene!

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To keep the excitement brewing for John Wick: Chapter 2, Lionsgate has released an action-packed new TV spot for you to enjoy. I think it will do the trick of keeping fans pumped up and excited to see the movie. Thankfully, we don't have to wait much longer because it comes out next month! It's going to be so fun watching Keanu Reeves kicking some crazy ass as John Wick again!

In this next chapter following the 2014 hit, legendary hitman John Wick [Keanu Reeves] is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers.

John Wick: Chapter 2 also stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Laurence Fishburne, Ruby Rose, Bridget Moynahan, Lance Reddick, Franco Nero, John Leguizamo, and Ian McShane. It opens in theaters on February 10, 2017.

A maddening and twisted red-band trailer has been released for a cannibal thriller called Raw. No words are spoken in the trailer, but it's filled with some pretty jacked-up visuals that will make you squirm in your seat. As I mentioned in the title, it's a pretty effective dose of nightmare fuel. It looks absolutely horrific, which obviously means that I have to see it! Here's the synopsis:

Everyone in Justine’s family is a vet. And a vegetarian. At sixteen she’s a brilliant student starting out at veterinary school where she experiences a decadent, merciless and dangerously seductive world. Desperate to fit in, she strays from her family principles and eats raw meat for the first time. Justine will soon face the terrible and unexpected consequences as her true self begins to emerge.

The film was directed by French filmmaker Julia Ducournau, and the cast includes Garance Marillier Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella, Laurent Lucas, Joana Preiss, Bouli Lanners, Marion Vernoux. Raw is set to be released in theaters on March 10th.

Here's a cool retro 8-bit intro for Rick and Morty, Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon's insane animated series that's been steadily building a fan base since it premiered back in 2013. This appears to have been commissioned by Adult Swim — or if not commissioned, at least tacitly approved, since the video comes directly from their own YouTube page. Big props to artist/editor Paul Robertson, who put this together.

If you're a fan of magic and superheroes, you're going to love the movie Sleight. Today we bring you a full trailer for the film for you to enjoy. This was one of my favorite movies to come out of the Sundance Film Festival last year, and I've been eagerly waiting to see it again. It's a thrilling movie that I know audiences will enjoy if they give it a chance. This new trailer offers you more insight into the story of the film and the characters that fill it. Make sure to read our review for the film here.

When Bo (Jacob Latimore), a handsome and gifted high school student, suddenly becomes the sole caretaker for his little sister, Tina, he foregoes college to dedicate his talents to the craft of magic. He wows audiences as a street magician but still has to make ends meet, so he cleverly uses his skills to peddle drugs for the local dealer, Angelo. However when Bo falls for Holly, an adorable teenager in need of support, he decides to get out of the drug business, causing Angelo to threaten his family. Bo must now rely on his sleight of hand and brilliant mind to save the day.

Sleight is a must see movie, so make sure to check it out when it's released in theaters on April 7, 2017. It was written and directed by J.D. Dillard and stars Jacob Latimore, Storm Reid, and Seychelle Gabriel.

A couple of days ago we learned that Woody Harrelson had officially been cast in the role of Han Solo's mentor in Phil Lord and Chris Miller's standalone Solo film. For the first time since his casting, Harrelson talks about his character with Mashable, saying:

“I’m a mentor to Han, but I’m also a bit of a criminal. I don’t think I’ll have a lot of make-up or anything. We’ll see how that look develops. I’m meeting with those guys tomorrow, the hair and make-up and stunts and everything. We’ll just have a little discussion about that.”

A bit of a criminal, huh? Sounds like the kind of guy that Han would be hanging out with. I'm excited about learning more about his character and seeing how he'll turn out in the movie. In a separate interview with Collider he said:

“It’s mind-blowing. I can’t really…you know, I never would’ve imagined that I’d get this opportunity so I’m really pumped about it. I really like those directors, I think they’re really great. You know let’s face it, almost any movie if the director’s great then the movie has a shot, but if they’re not obviously you’ve got very little chance of a good movie. I just feel great to be a part of that. What a cool thing.”

Of course, he wouldn't go into any details. All he said was:

“I don’t think the Force is allowing me to talk about this. They want me to keep pretty mum so I better not say too much about it. They’re pretty top secret about the script and the story… It’ll be cool to be mentoring Han Solo, that will be cool.”

Harrelson Joins actors Alden Ehrenreich (Han Solo), Donald Glover (Lando Calrissian), and Emilia Clarke in the adventure. I can't wait to see what Han Solo story they will tell and what other characters will be involved. 

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I've got an amazing collection of fan-made poster art for all you Batman: The Animated Series fans! There are 65 posters, and each one represents an episode from Season 1. The posters were created by George Caltsoudas, and they're pretty spectacular. I would love to own a collection of prints of these! They just make me so happy! You can scroll through all 65 posters in the enmbed below.

Batman The Animated Series S1 Episodic Posters (Full Set)

Not long ago we learned that Lucasfilm's creative team would be meeting to figure out what to do with General Organa in the future installments of the Star Wars saga since Carrie Fisher's passing. She had already completed shooting her scenes in Star Wars: Episode VIII, but she would have had an even bigger role in Episode IX.

They could either cut her out of the story completely or they could bring her back for her key scenes with the help of CG technology just like they did with Grand Moff Tarkin. I don't know what they will end up doing, but they are keeping their options open. 

According to BBC Newsnight (via Star Wars News Net), Disney is apparently currently in discussions with Fisher's estate to be able to use her likeness in future Star Wars films. They said:

“And in what might be regarded as unseemly haste, Disney is negotiating with the actor’s estate over her continued appearance in the franchise. If Disney gets the go-ahead, Carrie Fisher will join Peter Cushing…”

It does seem a little too soon to be doing this, but I understand that Lucasfilm is a business and that they have to get things prepped, ready, and in place for when they start shooting these future Star Wars films like Episode IX. 

Just because Disney might be in talks with Fisher's estate about this, and they might give Disney their blessing, that doesn't mean a digital version of Fisher will appear in any films. It just means the option is there to do it if they felt they needed to. 

I'm sure Lucasfilm will do what they feel is best for the story and for the situation. 

I've got a very cool exclusive clip from the upcoming episode of Mark Hamill's Comic-Con HQ series Pop Culture Quest. The episode is called "Raider of the Lost Props," and in the clip, Hamill reunites with his original lightsaber prop from Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi! This is something that he hasn't seen in years, and he learns that the lightsaber was basically a refurbished version of the lightsaber that Alec Guinness used in the original Star Wars film, A New Hope. It must've been cool for Hamill to hold that lightsaber hilt again after all these years! I wish I owned cool movie stuff like this! 

Here's a description of the upcoming episode:

There was a time before the internet where collecting required a boots-on-ground approach. Collector Brandon Alinger took this phase to the next level when he convinced his family to travel to Tunisia in search of movie props. Follow along as Brandon explains the extreme lengths he’s gone to obtain some of the most notable movie props in the history of Hollywood Cinema.

"Raider of the Lost Props" is set to air next week on Tuesday on Comic-Con HQ!

As you know, Deadpool has been getting a lot of award love from some prestigious film awards such as The Golden Globes, the Writers Guild of America, and the Producers Guild of America. This means that Deadpool actually has a shot at landing an Oscar nomination, and to help in the efforts to lock in that nomination, Ryan Reynolds has released a funny "For Your Consideration" Oscar campaign video that highlights some wonderful Deadpool silliness such as "4 pairs of assless chaps," "12 humiliating minutes on a casting couch," "7 magical unicorns," "3 good walls and a 4th that's broken." "42 rejection letters from Fox," and more. I hope it actually ends up landing some nominations! 

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— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) January 13, 2017

Hugh Jackman has released a new synopsis for his final Wolverine film, Logan, that offers a little bit of new insight into the story. This is actually the first official synopsis from the studio. Everything else we've had has been pieced together from interviews and other sources. 

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

We've previously learned that the story is set in 2024 and that it's loosely based on the Old Man Logan comic series. We know that Logan is sick and that his powers are fading, and he heals much more slowly and his wounds now leave scars. 

We've also seen the first incredible trailer that introduced us to the characters in the film, including Patrick Stewart as Professor X who teams up with Logan to protect X-23, played by Dafne Keen. That trailer was still light on plot details, but I'm sure that will all change when a new trailer is released in the near future. It's sure to be packed with a ton of new footage and story details.

Logan is set for release on March 3rd, 2017

Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead were such fun characters in the first Deadpool movie, and I hoped that they would be back for the sequel. With Cable coming into play, you never know how the creative team might shake things up. Thankfully, they plan on keeping Colossus and Negasonic around for Deadpool 2.

During an interview with Collider, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were asked if those characters would return, and this was their response: 

PAUL WERNICK: I can’t say how much they are…

RHETT REESE: I think we can say. Yeah, they’ll be in the sequel.

WERNICK: Yeah, they’ll make at least an appearance.

They were hesitant on saying how much the characters would be in the film, but the site speculates that Deadpool 2 could be "irreverent enough to kill them both off immediately or seriously [bulk] up their roles in an attempt to lead the way to an X-Force movie."

So, maybe there's a chance they could shake things up a bit with these characters, but I hope that they end up having a much larger role in the story because the three characters all had such great chemistry together. It'd be fun to see that relationship continue to grow. 

"X takes care of its own."

It was just revealed in a new TV spot for xXx: Return of Xander Cage that Ice Cube will be reprising his role from xXx: State of the Union. It's pretty incredible that the studio managed to keep this a secret for so long. I think it's something that they should've held on to until people went and saw the movie as it would have been a cool surprise for the fans of the franchise.

There's no indication of how big of a role Cube will have in the film, but I imagine it won't be very big. He'll probably come in to kick a little ass then leave. Hell, this little bit in the trailer might very well be the extent of his involvement! We'll just have to wait and see. 

Extreme athlete turned government operative Xander Cage (Vin Diesel) comes out of self-imposed exile, thought to be long dead, and is set on a collision course with deadly alpha warrior Xiang (Donnie Yen) and his team in a race to recover a sinister and seemingly unstoppable weapon known as Pandora's Box. Recruiting an all-new group of thrill-seeking cohorts, Xander finds himself enmeshed in a deadly conspiracy that points to collusion at the highest levels of world governments.

xXx: Return of Xander Cage is set to be released on January 20, 2017.

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I've got a crazy trailer here for you to watch for Cate Blanchett's latest film project, Manifesto. In the film, Blanchett takes on the role of 13 different characters, and it's really strange seeing her in all these different roles. Each role is in a different vignette, all of which feature her characters reciting and performing scenes based on manifestos that have been written by artists, architects, and filmmakers.

Blanchett is an incredible actress and one of the few who would be able to effectively pull off this kind of filmmaking madness. 

Tour-de-force: a term so overused that we need an undeniable acting performance to renew its meaning for cinema. Cate Blanchett has just given us one, going all-out in Manifesto. Already respected as one of the best actresses in film, Blanchett raises the bar even higher by playing 13 different roles in Manifesto, embodying some of the most influential and emotional artist manifestos in history.

The film was directed Julian Rosefeldt and is set to premiere at Sundance later this month. I plan on checking it out while I'm there.