Top 5 Rumors And Leaks Of The Week (w/e 4th September 2022)
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Whether it be Star Wars, Marvel, DC, video games, or film, we scour the internet every week to find the biggest leaks and rumors to bring to you. Although leaks and rumors should not be taken as fact until proven to be so, read on to see what everyone is buzzing about across your favorite fandoms
5. Jedi: Survivor Launches March 2023
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New rumors surrounding the upcoming release of the Star Wars: Jedi: Survivor game from Respawn Entertainment have surfaced. According to Jeff Grubb, a well-known insider with a history of confirmed information, the game will launch in March of 2023, the same month that the tie-in novel, Jedi: Battle Scars will release.
A deeper dig did not turn up the confirmed date for the game’s release, but some knowledge of the game industry and its release dates, as well as knowledge of the novel’s release date, does suggest a couple of solid options. It’s a common occurrence for the game industry, if you’re not Nintendo, to release games on Tuesdays. It’s becoming a gold standard in other industries as well, as the tie-in novel is also releasing on a Tuesday. To be specific, the book will release on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Sam Maggs has been tagged as the author of the upcoming novel. Nothing is known about the book other than a description that briefly says Cal Kestis, the protagonist from the Jedi: Fallen Order game, will lead his friends on the Mantis on an adventure set between the first game and the upcoming sequel.
Knowing that the book’s release date is set for March 7, and games are released on Tuesdays, the game will likely release, if Grubb’s insider knowledge pans out and Respawn doesn’t delay, either the following Tuesday on the 14 of March, or two weeks after on the 21 of March. There’s nothing to confirm this, but it allows the book to have some success and time for readers to read through it before the game is released. Since the book is a tie-in, this is a good possibility.
It is worth noting that in the current gaming climate, after years of disappointing launches and increasing reports of harsh crunch periods before release, it’s entirely possible that the game could be delayed by Respawn. It would not be a surprise to see an official release date announced before the holiday season, especially with a reported March release date far closer at that time.
Source: Game Rant
Written By: Jeremy Brown
4. Natasha Liu Bordizzo’s Birthday Poster Hints To Sabine Appearing In The Mandalorian Season 3
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Natasha Liu Bordizzo Posted a Star Wars poster focusing on Sabine Wren signed by various cast members to her Instagram on her birthday earlier this week. Since the photo was posted, the internet has been working diligently to figure out what project the cast could be working on. Several names have materialized, and it paints an exciting picture. Rosario Dawson, Dave Filoni, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead all have appeared to sign the poster. But two other less apparent names point toward one of Disney's projects arriving in 2023.
Brendan Wayne's name points towards an appearance in season 3 of The Mandalorian as Wayne plays one of the Mandalorian warriors who appear in both seasons; so it makes sense that he would be involved in season 3 as well. The other Name is Yvette, judging by the inscription underneath, "From your favorite sound girl." More than likely this is Yvette Marxer, a sound utility technician for the show.
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However, the signature of Rosario Dawson means that this could also be from Ahsoka. Unless she also returns for season 3 of The Mandalorian. But there is another inscription on the poster that is the wildest rumor yet; the inscription simply reads, "Happy Birthday Natasha! The Force is strong with you." There is no signature visible in the photo, and the theory is that the signature belongs to Mark Hamill. Now, this is wild speculation, but he has been in two seasons of The Mandalorian so far, is the third appearance really out of the question?
Source: r/StarWarsLeaks
Written By: James Cockrum
3. Star Wars Acolyte Ep 1 Breakdown
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Out of all the Disney Plus series coming to Star Wars, The Acolyte series is probably one of the most unique series coming to the streaming service sometime in the near future. Said to be about the rise of a dark side user, it will take place a hundred years before The Phantom Menace. This is probably the most ambitious of all the series being developed by Lucasfilm at the moment. Because of it, there is very little out about the series. However, a few leaks have come out, and perhaps some rundowns on what the first few episodes will be about. Remember this is all rumor so nothing is official until it’s official.
According to leaker Aesokas, they have the official rundown of the first episodes of The Acolyte. It seems that the series will be following a character with the code name Aura. Her village gets attacked only to be defended by the Jedi of that time. We might see her sister display force powers and get taken away to join the order while she is left behind. It is sounding like a typical light vs dark side uprising if our main character goes the way of the dark.
We will see if any of this pans out, or what is changed and re-edited as the series continues to be made. This is the early days after all. Things are always open to change until it is released.
Source: Fulcrum Leaks
Written By: Joel Davis
2. Evan Peters May Have A Different Role In The MCU Than Quicksilver
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It seems that the MCU may not be done with actor Evan Peters. He appeared in the Disney+ show, Wandavision as Pietro Maximoff, Wanda’s (dead) brother. It was later revealed that he was someone named Ralph Bohner, who was hired by Agatha to play the part. He also played Wanda’s brother in three of the X-Men movies. Even though Pietro died in Avengers: Age of Ultron, it's not crazy that he could be back, and played by another actor.
Phase 4 of the MCU has introduced the multiverse. We saw various Spider-Mans in Spider-Man: No Way Home and were introduced to different worlds in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This created excitement, as maybe Quicksilver in the MCU, could be back, but with a different actor. However, when it turns out it wasn’t actually Quicksilver, many fans were left disappointed. With the multiverse introduced, this would’ve been the perfect opportunity to reintroduce Quicksilver to the MCU.
As of now, it is unknown what the MCU holds for Evan Peters, Quicksilver, or Ralph Bohner. There is a rumor out there, that he will return to the MCU, but not as Ralph Bohner, but as another character. He could still end up playing Quicksilver in future MCU content, but for now, the outcome is unknown when, or if he will return.
Source: Screen Rant
Written By: Anna Grimm
1. Is Another Netflix Marvel Hero Joining She-Hulk?
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MCU fans have been celebrating She-Hulk since its premiere. While many are tuning in to check out the super-hero lawyer’s television debut, they’re also patiently awaiting the appearance of another super-hero lawyer. Since the She-Hulk trailer premiered that gave viewers their first look at Matt Murdock fully suited up as Daredevil, people have been trying to guess how the Netflix characters may fit into the MCU and who may appear. Well, Disney+ may have just let one slip.
Jessica Jones was the second Netflix Marvel project following Daredevil. Through her wits and strength, she kicked in the door to fans' hearts. Immediately after Daredevil was announced, there were murmurs on the internet that Jones and Cage were not far behind in making their MCU debuts. Twitter user @ilovehailee_ first stumbled on a bread crumb, in a since-deleted tweet, that has led many online to believe that Jones may have her debut in the new She-Hulk series. She pointed out that She-Hulk is the first title that appears suggested when clicking on the Jessica Jones series, and the other Defenders series do not share this aside from Daredevil.
Last year, Krysten Ritter addressed whether or not she would return to the role in an interview with Screen Rant:
"I would absolutely just die to play Jessica again. I had the best time doing it and I just love her so much. I'm so proud of that character. Not only because it was like a great role and she's such a bad-ass, but that character has really resonated with people in a way that I don't know who else has. Really, really resonated with women and girls, trauma survivors. It's just so, so big and such a thing I'm so grateful to have been a part of. So if there's ever an opportunity for me to put on those boots, I will be there in a flash."
The suggested tab could have sprung from the fact that both shows are both about strong, super-powered, female leads struggling with everyday life and the expectations put on them by being these hero figures, or we may actually get to see Jessica Jones put her P.I. skills to use in helping with one of She-Hulk’s cases. Kate Coiro, director of She-Hulk, has even gone as far as to say, “Jessica Jones would be a good addition.” The showrunners also thought Spider-Man would have made a good addition and were shot down, so only the future will tell if we get to see these powerhouse characters cross paths in the series. Tune in to She-Hulk: Attorney At Law every Thursday on Disney+ to find out!
Sources: The Direct, Screen Rant
Written By: James Ewing
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