Logan: Three new promotional photos for Logan have been released online and at least one lends credence to the idea that filmmakers are aiming for an R rating. All three black-and-white photos look quite foreboding; one shows the aftermath of a fight, another shows a sign in Spanish that suggests Wolverine may spend time in Mexico, and another suggests a motel as a key location. The final Wolverine solo movie starring Hugh Jackman will open in theaters on March 3, 2017. [Instagram via THR]
Black Panther: Forest Whitaker has joined the cast of Black Panther. He will portray Zuri, an elder statesman in Wakanda, the home nation of T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman), also known as Black Panther. Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o and Danai Gurira will also star. In addition to Whitaker, Daniel Kaluuya, Winston Duke and Florence Kasumba have also been added; Kasumba will reprise her role from Captain America: Civil War as Ayo, a member of the fierce protective corps Dora Milaje. The movie is set for release on February 16, 2018. [Marvel]
The Defenders: Sigourney Weaver will play a villainous character in Marvel's The Defenders. The superhero team-up first appeared in Marvel comics in 1969 and has featured a variety of heroes over the years. The Netflix series will reportedly team characters from Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. It does not yet have a premiere date. [Deadline]
Ouija: Origin of Evil Clip: Elizabeth Reaser stars in Ouija: Origin of Evil as a woman who runs a fake seance business with the help of her two daughters. In a new clip, she practices a trick with an Ouija board, unaware that her youngest daughter is reacting in a disquieting manner. The movie opens in theaters on October 21. [Movieclips]
