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Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Gives 'Blade' Update: 'We Didn't Feel Confident'
“We didn’t want to put a leather outfit on him and have him start killing vampires,” he said.
'Sinners' Producer Reveals Film's Costumes Came From Halted 'Blade' Reboot
Marvel apparently sold them for a fair price.

Mahershala Ali Says He Wants to See a Documentary About Ka’s Life
The Academy Award winner called the late rapper an "extraordinary emcee."

Super Bowl 2025: Movie Trailers From This Year's Big Game
Commercials aren't the only art form putting up millions this weekend.

Kevin Feige Confirms 'Blade' Will 'Indeed Make It to the MCU' Despite Setbacks
The Mahershala Ali-led reboot was scheduled for a Nov. 7, 2025 theatrical release before it was removed from Marvel's calendar.

Marvel Fans React to Mahershala Ali's 'Blade' Losing Another Director, Wesley Snipes Speaks Out (UPDATE)
The vampiric hero's first MCU movie is currently scheduled for a Nov. 7, 2025 release.

Mia Goth Added to Marvel's 'Blade' Reboot Starring Mahershala Ali
Mia Goth, star of Ti West's 'X' trilogy, will reportedly star in Marvel's upcoming 'Blade' reboot, in which Mahershala Ali plays the titular character.

'Blade' Alum Stephen Dorff Trashes Marvel Reboot: 'We Already Did It and Made It the Best'
Stephen Dorff once again voices his displeasure with superhero films, calling out 'Black Adam' and Marvel's revival of 'Blade,' having starred in the original.

Netflix Previews 2023 Slate of Movies in Trailer Soundtracked by Lil Nas X
Netflix has a slew of movies set to be rolled out over the next 12 months, including Sam Esmail’s ‘Leave the World Behind’ with Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke.

Marvel's 'Blade' Starring Mahershala Ali Hires New Director Yann Demange
After Bassam Tariq's departure, 'Lovecraft Country' director Yann Demange has been tapped to helm the long-awaited 'Blade' film starring Oscar-winner Ali.

‘Blade’ Director Bassam Tariq Exits Mahershala Ali-Starring Film, Marvel Pauses Production (UPDATE)
According to reports, the film was slated to begin shooting later this year. It wasn't immediately clear if Tariq's exit would have an effect on release plans.

What to Watch This Week: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' 'Nightmare Alley,' 'The Witcher' and More
This week will likely be one of the strongest at the box office thanks to 'Spider-Man: No Way Home.' We chose the best TV and movies to watch this weekend.

'Swan Song' Star Mahershala Ali Talks Humanity Embracing Technology and His First Leading Role
'Swan Song' star Mahershala Ali speaks on taking his first lead role in this Apple TV+ film, which premieres on Dec. 17, and the hip-hop he's listening to.

Mahershala Ali on ‘Blade’ Co-Sign From Wesley Snipes, Only Accepting ‘Luke Cage’ Role Because Character Would Die
Mahershala Ali visited the 'Breakfast Club' and spoke about playing Blade in the MCU, as well as his existing Marvel work in 'Luke Cage' and—briefly—'Eternals.'

Mahershala Ali Says He’s Embracing ‘Added Layer of Pressure’ That Comes With Playing Blade
The 'True Detective' and 'Swan Song' star is playing the celebrated vampire hunter in a new MCU entry. Here, he goes deep on the process with Colbert.

Apple TV+'s Upcoming Movie 'Swan Song' Starring Mahershala Ali Gets Release Date
'Swan Song,' which will star Mahershala Ali, has received a release date. The film will arrive to both theaters and Apple TV+ later this year.

'Blade' Director Talks Impact of Wesley Snipes' Trilogy on Upcoming Reboot
Director Bassam Tariq has nothing but adoration for Wesley Snipes' original 'Blade' trilogy, which closed out in 2004 with 'Blade: Trinity.'

Marvel's Mahershala Ali-Starring ‘Blade’ Film May Have Found Its Director
Nearly two years after announcing that Mahershala Ali will revive the cult-classic superhero franchise, 'Blade,' Marvel may have found its director.