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Things started out so well for the DC Extended Universe, but the muted release of this sequel to director James Wan‘s 2018 “Aquaman” marks the end of the line for it. The first film grossed $1.15 billion.

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Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’ Series Could Be In Jeopardy Or Scrapped [Report]

If you read the trade report earlier this week, which we are dubbing the Marvel TV Reckoning for shorthand—the gist being Marvel scrapped their “Daredevil: Born Again” series, are starting over, and in general, are finally conceding that their method of making TV is not working and are going to try the traditional route, with showrunners, show bibles and all the elements they attempted to do without—this new The Watch podcast from The Ringer is a must-listen and excellent additional context.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Calls ‘Aquaman’ “Clown Work” Compared To ‘The Trial Of The Chicago 7’

Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has been quite the in-demand actor of late, starring in Oscar-prestige bait and genre projects.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II And Corey Hawkins To Star In Broadway Revival Of ‘Topdog/Underdog’

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Tony nominee Corey Hawkins will star in the Broadway play Topdog/Underdog.Written by Suzan-Lori Parks, the play will run for four months; beginning on October 20 at the John Golden Theatre. In 2001, Parks’ Topdog/Underdog won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, making her the first African-America woman to receive that award.The original Broadway production of Topdog/Underdog debuted April 7, 2002.

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American Black Film Festival Returns To Miami With Issa Rae, Yahya Abdul Mateen II, And More

The American Black Film Festival is returning to South Beach with one of its most star-studded lineups to date. The five-day festival kicks off on Wednesday, June 15, and promises to be packed with screenings, panels, and events celebrating Black film, TV, and the Black creatives behind writing and producing them.

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‘Ambulance’ Review: Michael Bay’s Latest Actioner Is Bloated, Ridiculous, & Wildly Entertaining

Michael Bay’s latest, the L.A. action extravaganza “Ambulance,” calls to mind one of the many, many oft-quoted lines from “The Big Lebowski.” John Goodman’s Walter Sobochak, in his rebuttal of the “believe in nothing” stance of the nihilists, proclaims, “Say what you will about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it’s an ethos.” Now, to be clear, I am not comparing the work of Mr.

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‘Ambulance’: Michael Bay Craps On The VFX Of His New Thriller, “Some Of The CGI Is Sh*t”

After dabbling in the streaming format with the Ryan Reynolds-led action flick “6 Underground” for Netflix, director Michael Bay is heading back to theaters. In his new crime thriller “Ambulance,” the action junkie has assembled a cast consisting of Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy-winner Yahya Abdul-Matten II, and Eiza Gonzalez.

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Yahya Abdul-Matten II & Michael B. Jordan Team For FBI Racial-Profiling Thriller ‘I Helped Destroy People’

Two of the busiest people working in Hollywood today are Yahya Abdul-Matten and Michael B. Jordan; the two are collectively attached to so many projects it’s hard to keep track of all of them.

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‘Furiosa’: Tom Burke From ‘Mank’ Replaces Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Due To Scheduling Issues

Following his celebrated turns in “Watchmen,” “Candyman,” and “The Trial of the Chicago, “Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is arguably one of the most in-demand actors of the moment. Next month, he turns up “The Matrix Resurrections” as the new Morpheus; after that, it’s starring next to Jake Gyllenhaal in Michael Bay’s “Ambulance,” and he’s currently shooting “Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom.” But one highly anticipated film he won’t be appearing in now is the new “Mad Max: Furiosa” film.

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James Wan Says Canceled ‘Trench’ Film Was Actually A “Secret Black Manta Movie”

Remember “The Trench?” The odd DC Films project that was confusingly announced on the heels of the billion-dollar success of “Aquaman?” Well, apparently, the title was a bit of a red herring, and the unproduced feature (that was already canceled by WB) was actually a bit more interesting than initially thought. In a recent Instagram post (via io9), director James Wan shared some information on his “Aquaman” villain, Black Manta.

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‘Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom’ First Look: Jason Momoa Is Back In Action

In the DCEU, “Wonder Woman” charmed critics, and “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” rallied the fans. However, it was “Aquaman” that won big at the box office.

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‘Matrix 4’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Confirms He’s Morpheus, But Won’t “Duplicate Or Challenge” Original

“The Matrix Resurrections” should prove to be fascinating exercise in Warner Bros‘ attempt to revive a thought-to-be-long dead franchise. While profitable at the box office, the ‘Matrix‘ sequels weren’t exactly as genre-bending as the original, seen as a disappointment by some, and seemed to end the franchise on sort of a sour note.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II confirms he’s Morpheus in ‘Matrix 4’

fourth film of the franchise.Mateen, 35, shared a photo of himself as the character from “The Matrix Resurrections” via Instagram. Simply captioned, “MORPHEUS,” the pic shows the actor rocking a long leather coat, sunglasses and guns blazing.

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‘Candyman’ director Nia DaCosta makes box office history

made history this weekend when her film took the No. 1 spot at the box office, grossing $22.3 million in its opening weekend.The horror flick is a big milestone for the 31-year-old filmmaker: She’s the first black female filmmaker to achieve this feat.“Candyman” is a sequel to the 1992 horror classic of the same name.

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Nia DaCosta's 'Candyman' Becomes First No. 1 Film Directed by a Black Woman

Nia DaCosta just made history. Despite an end-of-the-month release and mixed reviews, dominated the box office in its opening weekend.

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'Candyman' Spoilers: Nia DaCosta and Yahya Abdul-Mateen Discuss That Ending (Exclusive)

Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld and DaCosta, stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as artist Anthony McCoy, who draws inspiration from the remnants of Chicago’s now-gentrified Cabrini-Green neighborhood and subsequently gets sucked into the lore of the titular killer with a hook for a hand.

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‘Candyman’ review: A gutsy, freaky horror sequel

highly enjoyable sequel, co-written by the brilliant Jordan Peele of “Get Out,” Win Rosenfeld and Nia DaCosta. The film, which is in theaters Friday, is a million times better than the two godawful ’90s follow-ups, has a crystal clear political take and tackles gentrification, cops and more.

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Nia DaCosta’s ‘Candyman’ Effectively Explores The Horrific Legacy Of Black Trauma [Review]

Director Bernard Rose’s 1992 horror, “Candyman,” still feels somewhat like an oddity of its era. A grim poetic tome that feels neither at home with the schlocky ’80s slashers before it or post-modern “Scream” appearing several years later.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Says 'Aquaman 2' Script Is Better Than the First One

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has high hopes for the upcoming. The actor recently sat down with and opened up about the sequel, which he's currently gearing up for.«I think the script is better than it was in the first one,» Abdul-Mateen shared in his cover story profile.

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‘By All’: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II To Star In Stephen Caple, Jr.’s Action Film About Policing In The Future

Sometimes, you can just feel the electricity come off actors as they rise through the ranks and become superstars. You just know that at any moment, they’re going to have that breakout role that catapults them to the top.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Shares Ripped Selfie Showing Off Transformation for 'Aquaman 2'

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is putting in the work! The acclaimed actor is gearing up for his role in, and he's putting on the muscle to pull it off.Abdul-Mateen took to Instagram to show off his impressive physique with a snapshot of himself putting in some time at the gym.In the impressive pic, Abdul-Mateen is rocking some grey sweats, black socks and no shirt — revealing his formidable abs, imposing pecs and impressive arms."

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‘Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom’ Review: Superhero Sequel Leans Into Horror & Delivers Adventure & Laughs Despite Issues

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