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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020



JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE SNYDER CUT TO HBO MAX

HBO Max and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced that it will exclusively world premiere Zack Snyder's director's cut of the Warner Bros. Pictures/DC feature film Justice League in 2021.

Snyder surprised fans with the news on Wednesday morning during a live online commentary of his film Man of Steel with Henry Cavill.

#ReleaseTheSnyderCut first became a rallying social media cry among fans in 2017 and has not let up.

"I want to thank HBO Max and Warner Brothers for this brave gesture of supporting artists and allowing their true visions to be realized. Also a special thank you to all of those involved in the SnyderCut movement for making this a reality," Snyder said.

"Since I got here 14 months ago, the chant to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut has been a daily drumbeat in our offices and inboxes. Well, the fans have asked, and we are thrilled to finally deliver. At the end of the day, it really is all about them and we are beyond excited to be able to release Zack's ultimate vision for this film in 2021. This could never have happened if it weren't for the hard work and combined efforts of the teams at HBO Max and Warner Bros. Pictures," said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, Warner Media Entertainment and Direct-To-Consumer.

"When Zack and Debbie shared the extraordinary vision of where Zack wanted to take Justice League, my team and our counterparts at Warner Bros. took it as a mission to solve the many issues that stood in the way," said Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer at HBO Max, President, TNT, TBS and truTV. "Thanks to the partnership at Warner Bros. and the relentless pursuit of the entire WarnerMax team we are able to deliver this incredibly exciting moment for Zack, the fans and HBO Max."

"Thanks to the efforts of a lot people, wefre excited to bring fans this highly anticipated version of Justice League," said Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. "This feels like the right time to share Zack's story, and HBO Max is the perfect platform for it. We're glad the creative planets aligned, allowing us to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut."



RUBY ROSE QUITS BATWOMAN

Ruby Rose will not return for Season 2 of The CW's Batwoman, she has announced.

In a statement, Rose said: "I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season.

"This was not a decision I made lightly as I have the utmost respect for the cast, crew and everyone involved with the show in both Vancouver and in Los Angeles.

"I am beyond appreciative to Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Caroline Dries for not only giving me this incredible opportunity, but for welcoming me into the DC universe they have so beautifully created.

"Thank you Peter Roth and Mark Pedowitz and the teams at Warner Bros. and The CW who put so much into the show and always believed in me. Thank you to everyone who made season one a success -- I am truly grateful."

Warner Bros. will recast the role.



BOOM! STUDIOS' MEGA MAN: FULLY CHARGED

BOOM! Studios, in partnership with WildBrain Ltd. and Dentsu Entertainment USA, has announced an August launch for Mega Man: Fully Charged, a six-issue comic book series from Mega Man: Fully Charged television series writers A.J. Marchisello and Marcus Rinehart, artist Stefano Simeone and Man of Action Entertainment

Here's how BOOM! describes the comic:

"Based on the television series of the same name, Mega Man: Fully Charged features heroes like Mega Man, Rush, and Dr. Light in fully charged adventures battling the wickedest of Robot Masters led by Dr. Wily.

After Mega Man's father Dr. Light is kidnapped, a shocking truth rocks Mega Man's world as it seems the Robot Masters know more about his secret history than he does. But as Dr. Wily's machinations trigger Mega Man's forgotten memories of the brutal human/robot war, our hero is left to question just who he is and if he can trust anything or anyone -- including the man he calls father."

"We are excited to see the expansion of the Mega Man: Fully Charged television series into comics, a medium we love so dearly. AJ and Marcus have been with the show from the beginning, and along with Stefano are delivering a fantastic, slick looking and modern Mega Man tale." said Man of Action Entertainment.

Marchisello is a storyteller and meditation guide based out of Silicon Beach, Calif. After graduating with an MFA in Film and Television from UCLA, Marchisello went on to be a screenwriter or story editor on multiple Cartoon Network shows. Most recently, his two passions have collided through co-writing on a to-be-announced series about mindfulness with his brother, Tanner.

Rinehart is a screenwriter and story editor with an affinity for all-ages action/adventure. His credits include Ben 10, Power Players, and Mega Man: Fully Charged, both the TV series and now the comic. Born and raised in South Carolina, he currently resides in Los Angeles.

"Having worked on the Mega Man: Fully Charged television series, we're honored to help usher this story from screen to page. Man of Action's unique take is a Mega-fan's dream, and thanks to BOOM! Studios, that dream has come true," said Marchisello and Rinehart.

Simeone is a comic book artist from Rome, Italy, best known for his four graphic novels for Tunue and Bao Publishing and also his work for Sergio Bonelli Editore. Simeone has also done work for the Disney Pixar's Cars 3 graphic novel, Shoplifters Will Be Liquidated for Aftershock Comics, and Read Only Memories, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi for IDW.

"I can't believe Ifm working on something that I grew up with and enjoyed so much when I was a kid," Simeone said. "I'm very happy to be working on a new Mega Man comic book, and I can't wait to share my enthusiasm and excitement on the pages of this series with readers and fans everywhere!"

The first issue features main cover art by Toni Infante and a variant cover by Miguel Mercado.

The animated television series Mega Man: Fully Charged is based on the Mega Man video game franchise from Capcom. Developed and produced by Man of Action Studios, Dentsu Entertainment USA, and WildBrain, the series originally aired on Cartoon Network in the United States.



BRIEFLY

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SUPERGIRL COLLECTION: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced a Sept. 8 release for Supergirl: The Complete Fifth Season on Blu-ray, DVD and digitally.

in addition to all 19 episodes from the season, the collection also contains The Best of DC TV's Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2019, deleted scenes and a gag reel.

A limited-edition bonus disc featuring all five DC Crossover Event Crisis on Infinite Earths episodes will be available exclusively for those who purchase the Blu-ray.

Here's how Season 5 is described:

"Supergirl faces threats, both new and ancient. National City becomes enthralled with addictive virtual reality technologies created by CatCo's charming-but-secretive new owner, Andrea Rojas. As Kara uses the power of the press to try to expose this danger, she must contend with challenges put up by rival reporter William Dey, renegade Martian Malefic J'onzz, a shadowy organization called Leviathan, and the shocking return of Lex Luthor who, in addition to his plot for world domination, seeks to claim the soul of Supergirl's best friend -- and his sister -- Lena. With humanity choosing to lose itself in technology, can Supergirl save the world yet again?"

BOOM FIRST LOOKS: For cover and eight-page preview of Wynd #1, available on Wednesday, June 17, CLICKING HERE.

NEW VAGRANT QUEEN: Here's how Syfy describes "All Old Things Must Pass - Part 2," the episode of Vagrant Queen premiering on Thursday, June 4:

"Arriopa is in chaos. Elida makes a final push to stop Lazaro, but a shocking new threat arises."



AUGUST 2020 SOLICITATIONS

Below are solicitations posted for August. Click on the publisher's name for the full listings and check back soon for additional solicitations.

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