Could a Rocketeer sequel be in the works again at Disney+? The Monster Mash may become a graveyard smash once more. Looks at the set of The Suicide Squad and Morbius tease Idris Elba mysteries and the Daily Bugle, respectively. Plus, whatâs to come on the CWâs slate of comic book shows, and a glimpse at The Walking Deadâs return. Spoilers get!
The Rocketeer 2
A new report from MovieWeb indicates a sequel to The Rocketeer is back in development at Disney+ with Brigham Taylor (Lady and the Tramp), Noah Weinstein (Inner Demons), the NBAâs Blake Griffin, and the NFLâs Ryan Kalil attached to produce. The sequel is said to be set in the latter half of the 20th century and concern a âyoung African-American female pilot who tries to stop an evil rocket scientist from stealing jetpack technology during a pivotal moment in the Cold War.â
Though not currently attached, Sleightâs JD Dillard has offered his services to direct.
dear universe, i would like to make a sequel to this movie. https://t.co/WVevj18m3r
— JD Dillard (@JGDillard) February 7, 2020
The Monster Mash
According to Deadline, music video director Matt Stawski is attached to direct an original musical based on Bobby âBorisâ Pickettâs 1962 novelty hit, âThe Monster Mashâ for Universal. Will Widger has been tapped to write the screenplay. The Dark Universe…lives?
Mission: Impossible 7 & 8
Vanessa Kirby has confirmed to Glamour Magazine UK she will also be reprising her role as Alanna Mitsopolis/White Widow in both Mission: Impossible 7 and 8.
I just wrapped filming a movie (Pieces of a Woman) about a couple who lose a baby with Shia LaBeouf who is now one of my best friends â I love him so much. It was extremely intense and very dark so going into training for Mission: Impossible is slightly going to release it all.
Wonder Woman 1984
A recently leaked promotional photo has our (alleged) first look at Kristen Wiigâs Cheetah in Wonder Woman 1984.
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1226365338738016256
The Suicide Squad
New set footage from Panama sees Idris Elba donning a long, black cape on the set of The Suicide Squad â whether the cape will be a part of his Vigilante costume or is merely meant to disguise it from photographers remains to be seen. Later in the video, Elba can be seen with John Cena and a man in a cowboy hat being lead from a building in handcuffs.
https://twitter.com/embed/status/1225659241970585600
Morbius
A bus spotted on the set of Morbius asks, âWhere is Spider-Man? Find out in the Daily Bugle.â
These leaked images are from Morbius, this week Tyrese confirmed that they were filming more scenes. pic.twitter.com/GiqcyR5A8b
— MORBIUS đŠ (@MorbiusUpdates) February 9, 2020
Onward
A featurette on Pixarâs Onward breaks down the filmâs bizarre
suburban necromancy storyline.
Chucky
Jennifer Tilly confirmed her involvement in Syfyâs Childâs Play television series during a recent interview with Page Six.
Iâm so excited. Chucky is very near and dear to my heart. All over the world, everywhere I go, I step off a plane to a country I didnât even know existed, and they know one word, and that word is âChucky,â and they want a hug.
Don Mancini, who created Chucky 30 years ago, is the writer on this series, so itâs the original Chucky. A little bird told me that I am going to be a part of it.
Batwoman
Entertainment Weekly has our first look at Kayla Ewell as Nocturna in âDrink Me,â airing February 23.
BEING A HERO IS DRAINING – A new villain sinks her teeth into Gotham and The Hold Up opens in grand fashion. Sophie (Meagan Tandy) reluctantly requests that Batwoman (Ruby Rose) keep her distance knowing their interactions could compromise her career. Dougray Scott, Rachel Skarsten, Nicole Kang and Camrus Johnson also star. Dermott Downs directed the episode written by Jerry Shandy (#113). Original airdate 2/23/2020.
Supergirl
Mr. Mxyzptlk returns â now played by Thomas Lennon â in the synopsis for âItâs a Super Life,â the February 23 episode of Supergirl.
THOMAS LENNON (âRENO 911â) GUEST STARS IN SUPERGIRLâS 100TH EPISODE â Mxyzptlk (guest star Thomas Lennon) returns with a proposition for Kara (Melissa Benoist) â what if she could go back in time and tell Lena (Katie McGrath) her secret before Lex did, would things turn out different? Looking back over key moments throughout the series, Kara must decide if she wants to change history to become friends with Lena again. Familiar faces return in this special episode. Jesse Warn directed the episode with story by Robert Rovner & Jessica Queller and teleplay by Derek Simon & Nicki Holcomb (#513). Original airdate 2/23/2020.
The Flash
Grodd asks Barry for help with Solovar in the synopsis for âGrodd Friended Me,â the February 25 episode of The Flash.
GRODD RETURNS â Feeling overwhelmed with all the changes since Crisis, Barry (Grant Gustin) conducts an experiment that goes awry and puts him directly in Gorilla Groddâs (voiced by David Sobolov) path. Expecting the worst, Barry is surprised when Grodd asks for his help. Unfortunately for both The Flash and Grodd, things get worse when another villain appears â Solovar (voiced by Keith David). Meanwhile, Iris (Candice Patton) works with Eva (guest star Efrat Dor) to escape the Mirrorverse. Stefan Pleszczynski directed the episode written by Kristen Kim & Joshua V. Gilbert (#613). Original airdate 2/25/2020.
Legends of Tomorrow
The Legends travel to 1990s Hong Kong to prevent a recently-resurrected Genghis Khan from world conquest in the synopsis for âMortal Khanbatâ airing February 25.
A STEP AHEAD â With Sara (Caity Lotz) still away from the Waverider, the Legends find a new Encore with Avaâs (Jes Macallan) new invention, the Prognosticator, and must now try to defeat Genghis Khan in 1990s Hong Kong. Constantineâs (Matt Ryan) life is hanging in the balance, and Ray (Brandon Routh), Nora (Courtney Ford) and Gary (guest star Gary Tsekhman) all try to help him, but Constantine tries to make a deal with Astra (Olivia Swann) instead. Meanwhile, Behrad (guest star Shayan Sobhian) has been confused about Charlieâs (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) recent behavior, but they all learn why Charlie is trying to out run her past and from what. Dominic Purcell, Nick Zano and Tala Ashe also star. Caity Lotz directed the episode written by Grainne Godfree & Mark Bruner (#505). Original airdate 2/25/2020.
Project Blue Book
Hynek is kidnapped in the synopsis for âThe Men in Blackâ airing February 18.
The mysterious Man in Black kidnaps Hynek, which sends Quinn on a mission with the CIA to follow him and rescue Hynek.
The Magicians
Josh returns from a bar mitzvah in the synopsis for âGarden Variety Homicide,â the February 26 episode of The Magicians.
Josh returns from his nephewâs bar mitzvah. Margo and Eliot share a mojito.
Riverdale
Riverdale does I Know What You Did Last Summer in the synopsis for âHow to Get Away with Murder,â also airing February 26.
THE AFTERMATH â When a night in the woods goes horribly awry, Betty (Lili Reinhart), Archie (KJ Apa) and Veronica (Camila Mendes) are forced to confront what one of them may be capable of. Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, MĂ€dchen Amick, Mark Consuelos, Casey Cottnd Skeet Ulrich also star. James DeWille directed the episode written by Arabella Anderson (#414.) Original airdate 2/26/2020.
Katy Keene
Katy Keeneâs having a tough time in the synopsis for âHere Comes the Sun.â
LETTING GO â Katy (Lucy Hale) decides to put all her energy into work to avoid her personal life, but she finds herself in hot water again at work. Determined to fix things, she enlists Pepperâs (Julia Chan) help to track down the designer that is key to saving her job. Meanwhile, Jorge (Jonny Beauchamp) questions his new relationship and Josie (Ashleigh Murray) stands up to Alexander (Lucien Laviscount) and Xandra (Camille Hyde), which gives her the upper hand. Katherin LaNasa also stars. Pamela Romanowsky directed the episode written by Alina Mankin (#104). Original airdate 2/27/2020.
Charmed
Things are also looking pretty bleak for the Charmed Ones in the synopsis for âSudden Death.â
WORSE THAN EXPECTED – The Charmed Ones must track down an enemy to save one of their own. In the course of their mission, Maggie (Sarah Jeffery) comes face to face with Parker (guest star Nick Hargrove), Macy (Madeleine Mantock) solicits Julianâs (guest star Eric Balfour) help, and Mel (Melonie Diaz) and Harry (Rupert Evans) uncover a monstrous truth. Also starring Poppy Drayton and Jordan Donica. Stacey N. Harding directed the episode written by Tommy Cook & Jeffrey Lieber (#214). Original airdate 2/28/2020
The Walking Dead
Finally, Eugene gets close to Rosita in another teaser for The Walking Deadâs February 23 return episode.
What would their couple name be? #TWD
Let us know đ pic.twitter.com/M3wUNvzhYL
— The Walking Dead (@WalkingDead_AMC) February 6, 2020
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