Sources from within have informed Deadline that Chiwetel Ejiofor has closed a deal to co-star opposite Tom Hardy in Sony and Marvel’s Venom 3.  No details as to Ejiofor's character.

Tom Hardy will produce besides returning to reprise the titular character with writer Kelly Marcel writing the screenplay from a story she and Hardy wrote. Marcel will also produce and direct the third installment. Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal, and Hutch Parker also are producing.

Plot details are unknown other than Hardy is returning as the lethal protector Venom.

Ejiofor reprised his role as Baron Mordo in Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Deadline is reporting that Clark Johnson will be a recurring character and will direct two episodes of the upcoming Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again.  No details on his character but he is believed to be playing Cherry.

Daredevil: Born Again will see Charlie Cox return to the role of Daredevil, otherwise known as Matt Murdock, an attorney by day and crimefighter by night.

The cast also includes Margarita Levieva, Arty Froushan, Sandrine Holt, Michael Gandolfini, and Nikki M. James. Jon Bernthal will also return as Punisher, and Vincent D’Onofrio will reprise his role as mob boss Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin.

The series is being written and executive producer by Matt Corman and Chris Ord.

Shown below via Gizmodo is a look at the new Marvel Legends X-Men 97 Magneto Role-Play Helmet from Hasbro which will be available tomorrow (5/19) at 1pm ET for pre-order at places like our sponsors BigBadToyStore.com and Entertainment Earth.

This is the first merchandise we are seeing released for the new Disney+ X-Men 97 Animated series coming later this year which picks up were the original Fox animated series left off. The deco is inspired by the cartoon, as well as being wearable just in case you ever need to psionically protect yourself from the mental powers of your nearest and dearest rival/friend/archnemesis/occasional sovereign state co-creator, the helmet also includes a stylized stand to display it on.

Today on Marvel’s original podcast series “This Week in Marvel,” host Ryan "Agent M" Penagos spoke with Chip Zdarsky and Saladin Ahmed about what’s next for Matt Murdock in the Marvel Universe. Following Chip’s acclaimed multi-year run, an all-new ongoing DAREDEVIL series from Saladin Ahmed and Aaron Kuder will begin this September.

On the podcast, the DAREDEVIL writers discussed their respective runs, with the final issue #14 of Zdarsky’s run on sale in August leading right into the new DAREDEVIL #1 the following month. In the upcoming series, Ahmed and Kuder are ready to take Matt Murdock on a knockout of an adventure! Where does Elektra fit into all of this? What is the future of Hell’s Kitchen? Romance! Intrigue! And of course ACTION! All delivered in the Mighty Marvel Manner!

On writing the new book, Ahmed says, “I wanted to only take this job on if I felt like I had a new, unique take on Matt and on Hell's Kitchen. And so that's at the center of this… him and his world, but it's the Marvel Universe. What I've really enjoyed in talking with other editors, other offices, is finding ways through these first couple of arcs we have planned to keep this centered on Matt, keep this centered on his people, in his world, but to bring (in a very organic and surprising fun way) some familiar Marvel figures that I think are going to blow people's mind when they pop up on the page!”

When asked what he will miss the most about writing Daredevil, Zdarsky said, “Working with Marco, honestly, and Matt Wilson on colors. It was such a joy having those pages come in almost every day. It feels like the right time to leave. You know, when you finish the story, it's kind of when you should get off the stage. But it's my longest run on anything in comics, and it will probably end up being my longest running anything in comics because of the kind of character that you just want to hold onto for as long as you can.”

Fans can listen to the full conversation on the latest episode of “This Week in Marvel” wherever they subscribe to podcasts. Check out the covers for DAREDEVIL #1 by John Romita Jr. and DAREDEVIL #14 by Marco Checchetto now, and don’t miss the new series when it hits comic shops this September!

DAREDEVIL #1
Written by SALADIN AHMED
Art by AARON KUDER
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
On Sale 9/13

Captain America Construction Figure (76258) – 310 pieces
Put the most famous super-soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the hands of young superheroes aged 8 and over. Standing over 25 cm (9.5 in.) tall, this LEGO Marvel Captain America Construction Figure (76258) is fully jointed and authentically detailed to inspire endless imaginative play.

This collectible Marvel Avengers character is fun to build and delivers endless possibilities for play and display. The figure’s movable shoulder, arm, hip and leg joints allow kids to create cool action poses as they take on endless exciting missions. The portable play figure features authentic details, such as the character’s famous shield, which can be attached to his hands or back depending on what the action requires. For added digital fun, builders can zoom in, rotate sets in 3D and track their progress using the fun, intuitive LEGO Builder app.

Wolverine Construction Figure (76257) – 327 pieces
Fully jointed and standing over 22 cm (9 in.) tall, the authentically detailed LEGO Marvel Wolverine Construction Figure (76257) puts endless imaginative adventures into the hands of young superheroes aged 8 and over.

This collectible X-Men character is fun for young Marvel fans to build, play with and display. The figure’s movable shoulder, arm, hip and leg joints let kids create cool action poses as they take on exciting missions. Authentically detailed and featuring Wolverine’s famous 3 extended claws on each hand, this portable play figure lets kids take the Marvel film action wherever they go. For added digital fun, builders can zoom in, rotate sets in 3D and track their progress using the fun, intuitive LEGO Builder app.

Black Widow & Captain America Motorcycles (76260) – 130 pieces
Bring iconic film action to life with LEGO Marvel Black Widow & Captain America Motorcycles (76260). Based on a scene from Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Age of Ultron, these motorcycling Super Heroes will take kids aged 6+ down an endless road of imaginative adventures.

The Captain America and Black Widow minifigures ride motorcycles first seen in the memorable 2015 Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Age of Ultron film. Both motorcycles incorporate side-shooters and holders for Black Widow’s baton and Captain America’s shield. The minifigures are easily removed from the motorcycles to expand the play possibilities even further. For added digital fun, builders can zoom in, rotate sets in 3D and track their progress using the fun, intuitive LEGO Builder app.

Announced today by Polygon, mastermind writer Al Ewing’s next immortal saga has arrived! This August, Ewing’s IMMORTAL THOR #1 hits stands with art by Martín Cóccolo and a cover by Alex Ross.

Following the acclaimed IMMORTAL HULK, fans won’t want to miss this new story of Immortal Thor! In Norse myths, they called him Thunderer. Vuer has he been called, and Hloriddi. The Gods know him as Asgard's King, keeper of Mjolnir, hero of the tales. When injustice grips the Earth and ancient powers bring down the sky, he fights for those who cannot – and when the tale is done, we will know what that cost him. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR.

When Polygon asked what he can share beyond the solicit, Ewing said, “Doors are indeed opening, buried secrets are waiting to be unearthed, and ancient gods - elder gods, if you will - are coming to bring trial and sorrow to Earth, Asgard and Thor personally, and he’s going to need to be his absolute highest self to face them. And even then, he might not make it through. The omens are sinister. The storm is at the gate.”

On working on the book, artist Martín Cóccolo adds, “Even though I'm the artist of the project, I'm enjoying being surprised by the legend that is Al Ewing every time I turn a page of script and not fully know where the story is going. So, both as the artist and a fan, I tell you let Al cook and I don't think you'll regret it. And all I can assure you, dear reader, is that I'm making Al's story as beautiful and as powerful as I possibly can.”

Check out the cover now and look out for IMMORTAL THOR #1 when it hits stands this August!

IMMORTAL THOR #1
Written by AL EWING
Art by MARTÍN CÓCCOLO
Cover by ALEX ROSS
On Sale 8/23

Shown below via jwmp_show are in-hand images for the new Gamerverse Hel-Sworn Thor figure based on the Marvel Super War game from overseas company ZDToys. The figure is listed as a 1/10 scale but seems to fit in nicely with Marvel Legends figures.

Rainbow Rowell and Andrés Genolet’s smashing run of SHE-HULK has been packed with mystery, suspense, and pulse-pounding action as Jennifer Walters balances her hotshot legal career with high-stakes super hero adventure! With her milestone 175th issue her belt, She-Hulk charges into a thrilling future in next month’s SHE-HULK #14 where she’ll put on her detective hat to unravel the mystery of her new nemesis: SCOUNDREL!

One of the most talked about Marvel characters of the last year, fans can celebrate this new golden age of SHE-HULK with a gorgeous new variant cover by artist Derrick Chew. Flexing her emerald green muscles, She-Hulk breaks a sweat in this stunning pinup that will grace issue #14. Also available as a virgin variant cover, this stunning piece is just the latest variant cover by this rising superstar talent!

Check it out below and be there for She-Hulk’s next startling showdown with Scoundrel when SHE-HULK #14 hits stands on June 28.

SHE-HULK #14 – 75960620084901411
Written by RAINBOW ROWELL
Art by ANDRES GENOLET
Cover by JEN BARTEL
Cover by DERRICK CHEW - 75960620084901421
Virgin Variant Cover by DERRICK CHEW - 75960620084901416
On Sale 6/28

Hot Toys has released this preview image for their upcoming 1/6 scale Across The Spider-Verse movie figures. The images gives us looks at their Miles, Gwen and Spider-Man 2099 figures. Stay-tuned for more details soon.

In this segment called Marvelous Photo Of The Day, we spotlight awesome Toy Photography from some of the hottest photographers on the Internet today.

For today we are spotlighting Photographer ToyTallica and their photo titled "The Uncanny X Force."

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