It’s been a while since we’ve had an updated on the Lando series that Kathleen Kennedy announced a few years back. Deadline is reporting that Justin Simien has left the project and it will now be taken over by expected start Donald Glover and his brother Stephen Glover to develop for Lucasfilms and Disney+. While it was a bit confusing when announced as to whether it would start Billy Dee Williams who originated the role in The Empire Strikes Back or of Glover would step back in after taking over the part in Solo: A Star Wars Story, but this seems to solidify that answer. Reports say that Simien left the project last year and the Glovers signed on prior to the Writers’ strike.   

Although Goonies never say die, there are few other words to describe the hopes for a potential sequel. Corey Feldman and Martha Plimpton, who starred together in Steven Spielberg‘s The Goonies (1985), recently responded to reports that a sequel to the beloved movie is in the works with the original cast expected to return. “2’SDAY, IS #GOONIES2 REAL?! EVERY1 IS ASKING…I CAN OFFICIALLY TELL U 100% NO! I HAV NO INFO THAT A SEQUEL IS IN THE WORX,” wrote Feldman on X, promoting the long-awaited premiere of his 2004 film The Birthday. Plimpton also shot down the news while using the opportunity to engage fans in their civic duty. “People, there is no Goonies 2 script, there is no one ‘attached,’ Spielberg is not directing, it’s not real,” she shared in a post on Instagram. “What IS real is CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION AND VOTE!!!!” Their posts came after The Sun reported that a sequel was in the works at Warner Bros., expecting to film next summer and premiere in 2026 or 2027. Their posts come after The Sun reported that a sequel was in the works at Warner Bros., expecting to film next summer and premiere in 2026 or 2027. (via Deadline)

This January, prepare for jungle action, untamed romance, and more in ROGUE: THE SAVAGE LAND! The new X-book will be written by Tim Seeley (Venom War: Wolverine) and drawn by new artist sensation and Marvel Art Atelier winner Zulema Lavina in her Marvel Comics debut. The five-issue limited series will take fans back to Chris Claremont and Jim Lee’s legendary Uncanny X-Men #269 and #274-275 where Rogue embarked on a wild journey in the Savage Land, began her passionate relationship with Magneto, and sported her now iconic Savage Land look! It’s a pivotal chapter in Rogue’s history, and at long last, readers will experience the whole story! The X-Man called Rogue has always been a survivor, but without her mutant powers she’ll need to prove it like never before! As the Savage Land turns towards war, Rogue will need all her skills to survive dinosaurs, mutates, and the Master of Magnetism himself! “In these five issues, I get to utilize my love for 80s X-Men, Jim Lee, Chris Claremont, Zabu, scantily clad heroines (and heroes!) and probably most importantly: DINOSAURS,” Seeley said. “Alongside my collaborator Zulema Lavina, we're going to deliver something fresh, while honoring the impossibly sexy and epic classic tale of a young Rogue, and two of the weirdest allies a girl from Mississippi could ask for: Magneto and Ka-Zar." Check out Kaare Andrews’ cover and preorder ROGUE: THE SAVAGE LAND at your local comic shop today!

BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at MINOR ARCANA #2, from one of the most renowned creators in comics, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Jeff Lemire, along with the incomparable letterer Steve Wands. MINOR ARCANA is his first ever creator-owned, ongoing series at BOOM! Studios, with an oversized opening chapter of the supernatural, coming to comic shops October 2024. Jeff Lemire continues his monumental new creator-owned series, as Theresa enters the frightening memories of the dead, searching for peace for a desperate client of her late mother. Liminal and lacking luminance beyond her darkest nightmares, the trance she’s trapped in is unfortunately exactly where she needs to be. However, Theresa’s anger and unhealed past, combined with the revelation of magic being very real, will do more than muddy the waters, not to mention a dark figure trailing her from just beyond the light’s edge… MINOR ARCANA #2 continues the first of the four major story arcs of the new ongoing series from Jeff Lemire and BOOM! Studios. Mirroring the suits of a tarot deck, the story arcs will be collected into The Book of Wands, The Book of Swords, The Book of Cups, and The Book of Pentacles respectively. MINOR ARCANA #2 features main cover art by series creator Jeff Lemire, and variant covers by highly acclaimed illustrators Reiko Murakami (Ghostlore), Matías Bergara (Coda), and Mike Del Mundo (Animal Pound). Additionally, each issue of MINOR ARCANA will feature a special tarot card variant cover illustrated by Jeff Lemire culminating in a full tarot deck at the end of the series! MINOR ARCANA is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; and the upcoming Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; and The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers by Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa. MINOR ARCANA #2 will be available in comic shops October 9, 2024. It is available for pre-order at your local comic shop. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.

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The creators of Knull weren't aware that the King in Black was going to be in Venom: The Last Dance. After appearing in various media, the Marvel villain seems set to be the main big-bad in Venom: The Last Dance, the third film in Sony Pictures' Venom trilogy. The movie's final trailer which dropped yesterday was thought to give fans a quick glimpse of Knull, which came as a surprise to the villain's creators. Artist Ryan Stegman and writer Donny Cates were just as surprised as fans when Knull seemingly appeared in the trailer. "Yes, I did co-create Knull. No, I didn't know until today that he was gonna be in Venom: The Last Dance. Yes, I do expect to finally be able to afford that lazy river moat around my house," Stegman wrote on X. Replies to his post join in on the "lazy river moat" joke referring to how much (or how little) Marvel creators make when their creations are adapted into other media. Cates also got some jokes off, writing, "You guys, I just had the weirdest dream….," following up with the word "MONEY" written in the Venom logo font. In its reporting, ComicBook.com mentioned, despite the trailer, that Knull has not officially been confirmed for Venom: The Last Dance.

Gil Thorp, the veteran funnies-page high-school coach, is getting new help on the sidelines. Rachel Merrill takes over the drawing duties on the long-running comic strip, set on the playing fields of the fictional Milford High School starting September 30 — the first time “Gil Thorp” will have been drawn by a new artist in more than 16 years. Rod Whigham, who has sketched the adventures of Thorp since 2008, will step down from the role. Merrill has contributed to The New Yorker, Bright Wall/Dark Room, Vinegar Syndrome, and Southwest Review. She has worked as a storyboard artist for brands including Ulta Beauty and NBA x Meta, and in the animation industry, where she worked as rotoscope artist for the independent film “Quantum Cowboys.” (via Variety)

Warner Bros. has its work cut out for it before Todd Phillips‘ divisive sequel Joker: Folie à Deux opens in North American theaters three weeks from now. The movie starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga is tracking for a domestic opening of $70 million-plus, at least $10 million behind tracking for the first Joker, which went on to shatter records in launching to $96.2 million domestically in 2019. Prerelease tracking is hardly an exact science, and numerous movies of late have opened well ahead of predictions. But there’s no question that Joker 2 has raised eyebrows, and earned mixed reviews, for its genre-busting storyline after making its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Rarely does one see a film described as a “crime drama musical thriller” on IMDb, possibly confusing the everyday superhero fan. In this sequel, Phoenix returns in the titular role, while Gaga joins the cast in a part inspired by the comic book character Harley Quinn. The duo are known for their toxic romantic relationship in the comics, with the title Folie à Deux referencing the medical term for an identical or similar mental disorder impacting two or more people. The film’s supporting cast includes Brendan Gleeson, Catherine Keener and Zazie Beetz. (via The Hollywood Reporter)

After world premiering his Angelina Jolie-helmed war drama Without Blood at the Toronto Film Festival, Academy Award nominee Demián Bichir has come aboard for a role in The Black Phone 2, Universal’s sequel to its 2021 horror hit from director Scott Derrickson. Details as to Bichir’s role are being kept under wraps, as is the follow-up’s plot. As Deadline was first to report, original cast members Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies and Miguel Mora are all set to return, along with Derrickson, who again co-wrote the script with partner C. Robert Cargill. Slated for release in theaters on October 17, 2025, the sequel will be produced by Derrickson, Cargill, and Blumhouse‘s Jason Blum. Joe Hill, writer of the short story on which the first film was based, serves as executive producer.

Dexter Morgan has returned in the first teaser trailer for the origin story series Dexter: Original Sin. The Paramount+ and Showtime series also released its premiere date: Friday, Dec. 13 on streaming and Sunday, Dec. 15 on-air. The series includes original series star Michael C. Hall as the inner voice of the young serial killer in training. The series is set in 1991 Miami and follows a young Dexter (Patrick Gibson) “as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can’t be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry (Christian Slater), he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcement’s radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.” (via The Hollywood Reporter)

Teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/f_Q936R8Hwk

This January, mutant icon Magik headlines her first ongoing solo series! The X-Men’s resident sorcerer will unleash her Soulsword, spells, and dark side against mystical threats targeting the mutant community. MAGIK will be written by rising star Ashley Allen, who wrote the character earlier this year in X-Men: Blood Hunt – Magik, and drawn by acclaimed artist Germán Peralta, known for his recent work on Black Panther and last year’s Loki series. From Colossus’ kid sister to New Mutant, Illyana Rasputina has climbed the ranks over the years to become the fiercest X-Man of them all, and her long overdue solo adventures will see her tap into her mystical expertise and unique mutant magic like never before. She strikes out on her own with new allies and dark powers arrayed against her. Something ancient has awakened beneath the Alaskan ice. Unfortunately for it, that’s Magik’s territory now! Throughout the series, Magik will also be forced to come to terms with her tragic history and learn to control her demonic Darkchylde persona. After years of suppression, Illyana’s Darkchylde form returns from the depths of her tormented soul to offer her more strength and power, but at what cost? “I’m beyond excited to be returning to write Illyana!” Allen said. “Supernatural stories featuring characters with hearts of gold are my favorite, so this series has been a dream to write! I can’t wait for readers to experience the adventure we take Magik on to slay some demons … and maybe accept some of her own.” “I am very excited about this project,” Peralta shared. “Magik is a character with an incredible background, surrounded by darkness and mystery. Additionally, she is visually spectacular in all her versions, and I personally love Chris Bachalo’s design. I really enjoy drawing action scenes, as well as emotionally-driven scenes, and Ashley Allen writes a super intriguing script, where she balances both of these types of situations, making my job even more fun than it already is. I mean, what artist wouldn’t love to draw Magik with her great sword facing all kinds of demons?” Check out J. Scott Campbell’s cover and preorder MAGIK #1 at your local comic shop today!

Sony just dropped the final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance and in it, our protagonists Eddie and Venom meet the new guy in town, err outerspace, Knull: a beastly dude whose preferred battle arena, from what we see here, is on top of a jet. Venom franchise scribe Kelly Marcel makes her feature directorial debut here in a movie she also produced and wrote. Lots more out-of-control body comedy in this one with flinging food and Eddie’s (Tom Hardy) erratic actions, which includes hitting a dude while he’s peeing. As always, Venom made him do it. The franchise to date has grossed $1.36 billion through two movies. The threequel in the Sony Marvel series opens on Oct. 25. (via Deadline)

Trailer: https://youtu.be/HyIyd9joTTc