Top 5: Legendary And WB Part Ways, 'DOCTOR STRANGE' Is The New 'IRON MAN' And More

Top 5:  Legendary And WB Part Ways, 'DOCTOR STRANGE' Is The New 'IRON MAN' And More

The top 5 news stories of the week. Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. are parting ways amid new reports that assert a disappointing opening weekend for "Pacific Rim." The "Terminator" franchise is being rebooted, Jim Carrey denounces "Kick-Ass 2" and more.

By MarkJulian - Jun 30, 2013 03:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Doctor Strange



Top 5 Stories For The Week Ending 06/28/2013


Jim Carrey Has A "Change Of Heart" About KICK-ASS 2 Because Of Sandy Hook
Jim Carrey's change of heart concerning "Kick-Ass 2" made waves in the media due to America's current political climate regarding gun control. Since his reversal of personal opinion, Carrey has somewhat come under fire from those who point out the fact that the comedic actor read the script for "Kick-Ass 2" months in advance of the tragedy and knew exactly what he was signing up for.

Legendary And Warner Bros. Officially Part Ways
For now, all we know for sure is that Warner Bros. wants a more hands on approach with its DC Comics adaptations. What that exactly means moving forward in the wake of Legendary's departure remains to be seen. Within the reveal of the split between the two film studios is an assertion that "Pacific Rim" is currently tracking for a poor opening weekend domestically.

DOCTOR STRANGE To Be Marvel Studios' New Star Franchise In Phase 3 & Beyond
Label this one as a rumor for now but details in the article above states that "Doctor Strange" will be the "Iron Man" of Marvel Studios' Phase III. With Robert Downey Jr. appearing to be only willing to commit for two more appearances in "The Avengers" sequels, it seems plausible on the surface.

Zack Snyder On MAN OF STEEL 2 Progress
Not a whole lot of new information in this interview with "Man of Steel" director Zack Snyder but he does reveal that there's actually been no official talks with Warner Bros. on a sequel as he's busy promoting internationally.

TERMINATOR Reboot To Launch New Trilogy In 2015!
"The first in a standalone trilogy...", that sure sounds like a reboot. Presently there are rumors that Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson are in talks for unspecified roles but they're just that...rumors.


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BlindJustice
BlindJustice - 6/30/2013, 3:41 PM
Another crazy week in the books.
BlindJustice
BlindJustice - 6/30/2013, 3:43 PM
I REALLY can't wait until Dexter...simply because that ad is so friggin' ANNOYING!
santoanderson
santoanderson - 6/30/2013, 3:44 PM
So is Jim Carrey giving back his Kick Ass 2 paycheck or not?
spiderclone
spiderclone - 6/30/2013, 3:50 PM
terminator 1 and 2 are the only terminator stories everything else is essentially fan fiction i wont see the new one as i didnt care much for terminator 3 and salvation
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/30/2013, 3:51 PM
At least Hellboy isn't rebooted.

;P

JK Soto
BlindJustice
BlindJustice - 6/30/2013, 3:53 PM
The Sarah Connor Chronicles needs to be picked up by Netflix. FOX ended it with no explanation as to what happened there at the end...much like tons of other shows FOX aired: Firefly, Human Target, Tera Nova, etc...
McGribble
McGribble - 6/30/2013, 3:53 PM
@ santoanderson I am sure he wont because he is a hypocrite like most of the people in Hollywood. I would love if they edited his entire character out of the movie.
marvel72
marvel72 - 6/30/2013, 3:53 PM
i can only see dr.strange being the new iron man if they cast a big draw like johnny depp or maybe benedict cumberbatch.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/30/2013, 4:14 PM
I think Strange can work but I need to know who's involved before I can say that with confidence.
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 6/30/2013, 4:17 PM
@Jollem You never have anything positive to say on Marvel articles? Do you?
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 6/30/2013, 4:24 PM
Lol, I laughed...
sanyaya
sanyaya - 6/30/2013, 4:55 PM
ffffuuuuuuucccckkkkkkk terminator getting rebooted
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 6/30/2013, 4:56 PM
@MP79 I hope Marvel announces Black Panther as one of the movies coming out in 2016 or 2017. I would be one happy camper.lol
sanyaya
sanyaya - 6/30/2013, 4:56 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - you and your hellboy
beane2099
beane2099 - 6/30/2013, 5:15 PM
All the news sites I've read indicate that Legendary hasn't parted with WB just yet. WB is one of the studios still in the running, along with Lionsgate and a couple others.
novaprime
novaprime - 6/30/2013, 5:19 PM
Bring On Dr Strange! & Indestructible Hulk 2 along with it & Man Of Steel 2!
MitchConner
MitchConner - 6/30/2013, 5:34 PM
They need to reboot punisher or being back Jane...he'd be a great replacement for Iron Man, he the only other major character that doesn't have magical powers, lol, so he's the guy people can believe in...Strange? Yea, even with 2 centuries of technology I don't think I can pretend I can cast spells and fight the devil...at least Iron Man is something I can wrap my head around (possible in the future) lol
thebearjew
thebearjew - 6/30/2013, 6:19 PM
what nova prime said!!!
thebearjew
thebearjew - 6/30/2013, 6:20 PM
also frm what ive read legwndary and wb apparently have some sort of deal workd out where legendary can pick n choose what projects they finance
thebearjew
thebearjew - 6/30/2013, 6:21 PM
god dam phone virtual key board i meam LEGENDARY
EpitomeofAwesome
EpitomeofAwesome - 6/30/2013, 6:39 PM
DOCTOR STRANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LittleDanglyThing
LittleDanglyThing - 7/1/2013, 3:15 AM
How about making a female character the next big thing like "ironman". I know just the character CAROL DANVERS aka Ms Marvel aka Captain Marvel. I can't be the only one who thinks she's a great character? I thought Marvel Studios was all about taking chances?
Demongod20
Demongod20 - 7/1/2013, 4:29 AM
@ DanteSparda

Yield, Dormammu. You are Defeated.
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