Deadline reports that Universal Pictures has just made a deal to develop Dark Army, a monster movie that Paul Feig will write and direct based on an original idea by the director of Bridesmaids, Spy, The Heat, Ghostbusters and A Simple Favor. Feig and Laura Fischer will produce through his Universal-based Feigco Productions.

After The Mummy underwhelmed, the studio veered from the original ideal of an interconnected universe of star-driven films, and instead is favoring films driven by filmmaker passion that has connective tissue to Uni’s Classic Monsters legacy. That is what is being done with Blumhouse and Leigh Whannell’s upcoming Invisible Man film starring Elisabeth Moss and it is also driving Feig’s project.

No specific word on how Feig’s film will tie into the Classic Monsters universe.

Deadline reports that Joker‘s second weekend is more powerful than imagined, busting past its low $40M projections to what is now looking at $58.7M, the best second weekend for a film in October, easily beating that of Warner Bros.’ Gravity ($43.1M).

All the factors–comic book movie, great reviews and solid exits–are putting this film higher. Even with a $138M Ang Lee-directed Will Smith action film in the market, adult moviegoers are opting for Joker, the DC villain origins film they’ve never seen before, and much of that has to do with literally the Rotten Tomatoes score: Joker‘s 68% certified fresh to Paramount/Skydance Media’s Gemini Man‘s 26% Rotten. The aggregator site is literally telling people to shell out their $15-$20/ticket for one film over the other.

Gemini Man is heading to a $20M domestic opening in 3rd place–horrible for a film this size–and finance sources say that the movie would need to gross $275M worldwide to reach break-even which would occur two years after all material ancillary markets play out.

AMC has released a vid with the opening minutes of this Sunday's episode of The Walking Dead.

Titled "We Are the End of the World," the episode will feature Alpha (Samantha Morton) encounters the masked Beta (Ryan Hurst), her future Whisperer lieutenant, in its opening minutes.

"We Are the End of the World" airs this Sunday at 9/8c on AMC.

TWD opening minutes Ep. 10x2: https://youtu.be/9SUblYAm3y4

BOOM! Studios today revealed a first look at b.b. free #1, the premiere issue of the all-new original series from acclaimed author Gabby Rivera (Juliet Takes a Breath) and debut artist Royal Dunlap (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), an adventure about finding your strength and your truth when the whole world is against you, available in November 2019.

Years after the Plague That Ate Greed wiped out the ultra rich, b.b. free and her dad live in a small, close-knit community in the Florida Islands, where everything is shared and everyone’s got each other’s backs. b.b. is getting to be a teenager, though, and she’s starting to get more and more interested in the world beyond her swamp. For now, her only tie to the outside world is her underground radio show. But when she discovers a secret so large it could tear her family and entire community apart, b.b. realizes that there’s a lot her father isn’t telling her… and she might just have to head out into the world on her own to find the truth.

b.b. free is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ critically acclaimed BOOM! Box imprint, home to popular original series such as Lumberjanes by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Brooklyn A. Allen, and Noelle Stevenson; Giant Days by John Allison, Lissa Treiman, and Max Sarin; The Backstagers by James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh; Heavy Vinyl by Carly Usdin and Nina Vakueva; Fence by C.S. Pacat and Johanna The Mad; and Goldie Vance by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams.

Print copies of b.b. free #1 will be available for sale November 6, 2019 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Madefire.

BOOM! Studios announced today KUDZU: HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN, a brand new original graphic novel from cartoonist Dustin Bolton, presents a stunning new vision of sci-fi and fantasy fused together in an unforgettable story about discovering your future by first understanding your past.

Years after a worldwide ecological disaster, a young boy named Kudzu uncovers his family history...which is tied to the terrible event that destroyed the world! But as he learns the truth, Kudzu is drawn into a clash of worlds that threatens all of mankind, but may also be the key to giving the planet a new start.

Dustin Alexander Bolton is an artist and writer from Memphis, TN. Bolton earned his Bachelor of Arts in Film and Animation from Rhode Island School of Design before beginning his professional career in Atlanta, GA. He forged his early career as an animator on several popular Adult Swim shows, including Harvey Birdman. Bolton's professional roles have since evolved through various advertising roles for major brands, including Disney, Warner Media, and AT&T. His debut graphic novel emerges from the high tech-fantasy in 80's pop culture and sci-fi films, the magical worlds crafted by Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki, and the rich cultural heritage of African American families across the American south.

"I'm so excited to unveil the world of KUDZU with its mythic beasts, rusty mechs, and caverns full of a mysterious power called tama,"said cartoonist, Dustin Bolton. “I also can’t wait for everyone to meet Kudzu, the boy who bonds with an ancient power to save his fragile homeland from the grips of a tyrant, and ultimately discovers the power that lies within himself.

KUDZU: HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN is the latest release from BOOM! Studios’ award-winning KaBOOM! imprint, home to comics for middle grade and younger readers including licensed series such as Adventure Time, Steven Universe, Regular Show, Ben 10, and Over The Garden Wall, along with original series like Just Beyond: The Scare School by R.L. Stine and Kelly & Nichole Matthews, Hex Vet by Sam Davies, RuinWorld by Derek Laufman, Hotel Dare by Terry Blas and Claudia Aguirre, and Pandora’s Legacy by Kara Leopard and Kelly & Nichole Matthews.

“This is a truly excellent graphic novel for fans of adventure, science fiction, fantasy, and crazy heroics—so, a little bit of everything for everyone.”said Chris Rosa, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Dustin takes us on an adventure that spans across a magical world full of new discoveries, as well as new dangers, as young Kudzu and his friends set off to save the world.”

Print copies of KUDZU: HEART OF THE MOUNTAIN will be available for sale in August 2020 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), bookstores, or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Madefire.

Deadline reports that The CW has landed for development Walker, a reimagining of CBS’ 1990s action/crime series Walker, Texas Ranger, with Jared Padalecki set to star and executive produce.

Like the original series, created by Albert S. Ruddy & Leslie Greif, the reboot, in which Walker is getting a female partner, will explore morality, family, and rediscovering our lost common ground. It centers on Cordell Walker (Padalecki), a widower and father of two with his own moral code, who returns home to Austin after being undercover for two years, only to discover there’s harder work to be done at home. He’ll attempt to reconnect with his children, navigate clashes with his conservative family, and find unexpected common ground with his new partner (one of the first women in Texas Rangers’ history), while growing increasingly suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death.

The original 1993 Walker, Texas Ranger starring Chuck Norris aired on CBS for eight seasons and spawned a followup TV movie, the 2005 Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire.

Just when Doctor Octopus thought the worst was behind him, he finds himself in the clutches of one of his greatest foes yet, Venom! Everything’s about to come to a head in the latest episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Clip: https://youtu.be/u6TaKHRe8YI

Doc Ock is still masquerading as Peter Parker, and thus Spider-Man, but his Superior Spider-Man might not be a match for this bad guy. After Venom escapes and attacks Midtown High looking for revenge against Peter, Doc Ock must step up and save the day.

But even worse, Venom realizes that this Peter is not who he says he is, and threatens to hurt Anna Maria, who Ock has recently befriended. Now he’s got to choose: Give Peter back his body, or lose his only friend?

Marvel’s Spider-Man airs Sunday, October 13 from 9:30-10:00 pm ET/PT.

Anyone ever associated with a DC TV franchise seems to be in Vancouver filming The CW's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" Arrowverse crossover. Tom Welling has been up there filming on the Kent family farm set, Kevin Conroy is just hanging out, and now Burt Ward has been spotted.

We’ve known for some time that Ward -- who played Dick Grayson/Robin in ABC's original Batman TV series opposite the late Adam West's Caped Crusader -- would be involved with the crossover, but we still don’t know in what capacity. We were told in the original report he would appear in the Batwoman episode, but we don’t know yet if he is playing a form of Dick Grayson or not. Although, judging by his sweater in the BTS shot below (from Hollywood North Buzz's Twitter account), we’re digging some Robin vibes. (via Batman News)

"Crisis on Infinite Earths" will be split over the winter break. Supergirl will kick things off on Dec. 8, Batwoman will follow on Dec 9, and The Flash will air on Dec. 10. Things will then pick back up on Jan. 14 with Arrow, and will wrap up with Legends of Tomorrow on the same night.

Deadline reports that Eion Bailey (Once Upon a Time), Katherine McNamara (Arrow) and Hamish Linklater (Legion) have been cast in The Stand, CBS All Access’ limited-series adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel.

The trio joins Alexander Skarsgard, James Marsden, Amber Heard, Odessa Young, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Henry Zaga, Brad William Henke, Whoopi Goldberg, Daniel Sunjata and Nat Wolff in the drama, which is filming in Vancouver.

Bailey will play Teddy Weizak, a superflu survivor and member of the body crew, alongside Harold (Teague), in Boulder, CO. McNamara is Julie Lawry, a small-town girl with a wild side who is one of Lloyd’s (Wolff) conquests in Las Vegas. Linklater is set as Dr. Ellis, a military colonel and infectious-disease specialist who dreams of being the hero who stops the superflu.

Written by Josh Boone and Ben Cavell, The Stand is King’s apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Goldberg) and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man (Skarsgård).

Announced this past weekend at New York Comic-Con’s Retailer Panel, artist Marcelo Ferreira has signed an exclusive agreement with Marvel Comics. Known for his work on books like WAR OF THE REALMS: PUNISHER, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, and ABSOLUTE CARNAGE VS. DEADPOOL, Ferreira has already garnered praise from fans and critics alike for his takes on some of Marvel’s most iconic characters. Now he’ll be bringing Morbius the Living Vampire to life with writer Vita Ayala in an all-new ongoing series debuting in November. Proven to be a powerhouse in delivering fearsome action sequences, Ferreira’s skills will no doubt make MORBIUS’ struggles and adventures more frightening than they’ve ever been before!

“I have been working with Marvel for the past 12 months, and I am nothing but thrilled that I have been offered this exclusive deal,” says Ferreira. “Starting with MORBIUS, I am sure we will be able to deliver great comics to the fans for another year and on!”

"Working with Marcelo is an amazing collaborative experience! He is always excited for and engaged in the project, and always has so many ideas to bring to the table,” says Ayala. “Every page I see on MORBIUS is a thousand times more intense and dynamic than I imagined. I am so happy to be able to work with him!"

“Marcelo is an incredible talent, one who I was fortunate enough to work with before MORBIUS on ABSOLUTE CARNAGE VS DEADPOOL. In reading those issues before they went to the printer I – and I think everyone here at Marvel – was struck by Marcelo’s classic action sensibilities,” says Editor Devin Lewis. “Marcelo’s style fit in perfectly with what we were building across ABSOLUTE CARNAGE, and when it came time to start building a MORBIUS book, he immediately caught my eye. It’s clear from the very first page of his work that you see that Marcelo is a huge Marvel fan and has done his homework. HOW TO DRAW COMICS THE MARVEL WAY is in the marrow (hah!) of his work, and Marcelo gives the reader something on every single page, if not every single panel. The work he’s been doing in MORBIUS is some of the most visceral, scary and, yes, bloody stuff I’ve ever worked on in my time at the House of Ideas, and I’m so excited for everyone out there to sink their teeth into it!”