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Marvel Boss Kevin Feige Gives 'Blade' Update 'We Didn't Feel Confident'
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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.

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'Sinners' Producer Reveals Film's Costumes Came From Halted 'Blade' Reboot

Marvel apparently sold them for a fair price.

Trey Alston304 days ago
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Mahershala Ali Says He Wants to See a Documentary About Ka’s Life

The Academy Award winner called the late rapper an "extraordinary emcee."

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Super Bowl 2025: Movie Trailers From This Year's Big Game

Commercials aren't the only art form putting up millions this weekend.

Mahershala Ali and Kevin Feige pose for photo together at 2019 Comic-Con International.
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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.

Jose Martinez539 days ago
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Mahershala Ali on stage at Comic-Con, wearing a patterned blazer and a black hat. Other attendees are visible in the background
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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.

Jose Martinez691 days ago
Mia Goth photographed at an Oscars party event.
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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.

Jose Martinez1118 days ago
Stephen Dorff attends the 2023 Sundance Film Festival "Divinity" Premiere.
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'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.

Jose Martinez1194 days ago
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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.

Trace William Cowen1202 days ago
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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.

Jose Martinez1260 days ago
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‘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.

Trace William Cowen1315 days ago
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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.

Karla Rodriguez1599 days ago
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'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.

Ural Garrett1601 days ago
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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.'

Trace William Cowen1609 days ago
Mahershala Ali speaks with Stephen Colbert.
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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.

Trace William Cowen1613 days ago
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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.

Abel Shifferaw1694 days ago
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'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.'

Trace William Cowen1701 days ago
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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.

Brad Callas1750 days ago

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