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Michael B. Jordan Might Torch it Up for 'Fantastic Four'
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Hollywood's got a pretty checkered history when it comes to whitewashing minority movie roles, so this is definitely fair play.
For his upcoming reboot of "The Fantastic Four," director Josh Trank reportedly has his sights lasered in on his own "Chronicle" alum Michael B. Jordan for the role of Johnny "Human Torch" Storm, melanin deficiency issues in the cartoon version be darned. Get More »
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| Source: Cinema Blend
Fox Finds Directors For 'Fantastic Four' and 'Rust'; Loses One For 'Daredevil'
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With Comic-Con in full swing, expect to be carried away like Noah's ark by the flood of superhero movie news, the tip of the iceberg being 20th Century Fox's triple announcement: two good, one bad.
According to Deadline, Fox has finally confirmed "Chronicle" director Josh Trank to reboot "Fantastic Four," while one of the studio's other big Marvel properties, "Daredevil," is now flying blind without attached director David Slade ("The Twilight Saga: Eclipse"). On the plus side, they've nabbed fan fav Joe Cornish of "Attack the Block" to direct "Rust," an adaptation of Royden Lepp's sepia-toned graphic novel which the studio purchased a year ago. Get More »
'Chronicle' Director Could Helm 'Spider-Man' Spin-Off Movie 'Venom'
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The slithery symbiote known as Venom has been a fan favorite since Marvel Comics artist Todd McFarlane first drew the sucker back in the late '80s, partly because his gnarly teeth, long-ass tongue and bulging black muscles look like they leapt off a death metal album cover. Also because he's way cool.
After years of development, Venom may finally be getting the solo flick he deserves, since The Los Angeles Times is reporting that director Josh Trank, hot off superhero hit "Chronicle," could helm the "Spider-Man" spin-off for Sony. Get More »
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| Source: The Los Angeles Times
