James Gunn Says DC/Marvel Crossover “Is More Likely Now” That He’s in Charge
A DC/Marvel movie is not happening any time soon, but writer/director/executive James Gunn says it’s definitely on the table. “I’m certain that’s more likely now that I’m in charge [at DC],” Gunn told Empire magazine. “That’s many years away, though. I think we have to establish what we’re doing [at DC] first. I would be lying to say that we haven’t discussed it. But all discussions have been very, very light and fun.” Gunn has ties to both Marvel and DC. His final Marvel project, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3, is out on May 5.
HBO Max’s It Prequel Welcome to Derry Casts Four Actors
HBO Max has cast the first four actors in its It prequel series Welcome to Derry. Taylour Paige (Zola), Jovan Adepo (Watchmen), Chris Chalk (Perry Mason), and James Remar (Dexter) have all joined the project. Details on what roles they will play will stay under wraps for now. The new series is a prequel to the two recent It films, adapted from Stephen King’s novel. Jason Fuchs, a co-producer of It Chapter Two, is writing the first episode and will serve as co-showrunner with Brad Caleb Kane. Andy Muschietti, who directed the films, will direct several episodes, including the first.
Black-Owned Children’s Bookstore Opening in Downtown Raleigh
The Black-owned children’s bookstore Liberation Station will open in downtown Raleigh this year. This is the bookstore’s first brick-and-mortar location, after five years of pop-up events. Now owner Victoria has announced that Liberation Station Bookstore will get its own physical space at 208 Fayetteville Street. Liberation Station’s mission is to support Black literacy and offer high-quality children’s books written and illustrated by Black and underrepresented authors and illustrators. “I feel so incredibly blessed,” said Scott-Miller. “It makes me feel so full because I never envisioned getting a brick-and-mortar.” Scott-Miller plans to open the store on the week of June 19, Juneteenth.
We Interrupt Your Scrolling to Bring You 10 Analog Horror Books
Love spooky videos of found footage? These analog horror books scratch the same itch, with plenty of scares.