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Marvel removes beleaguered Blade reboot from release schedule

Tuesday, October 22 by ABC News

In Deadpool & Wolverine, Wesley Snipes confidently declares of himself, "There's only one Blade. There's ever only gonna be one Blade." And a new move from Marvel Studios may prove him right. The long-gestating movie was supposed to open on Nov. 7, 2025 — but it... Read More.

Will Wesley Snipes play Blade again? Ryan Reynolds pushes for one last ride for “Marvel Daddy”

Tuesday, August 6 by ABC News

(SPOILERS) While Wesley Snipes' return as the half-vampire vamp hunter Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine blew fans' minds, the guy who made it happen, Ryan Reynolds, is pushing for Snipes to take to the big screen on one last adventure.While some cite 2000's X-Men... Read More.

Man accused of holding razor blade near woman’s neck on flight

Saturday, November 26 by ABC News

(SALT LAKE CITY) -- A Utah man is facing charges after allegedly bringing a straight edge razor blade on a flight and holding it near a passenger's throat.The incident comes just weeks after a man brought two box cutters through security and onto a... Read More.

‘Lovecraft Country’ vet Yann Demange taking reins of Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’

Monday, November 21 by ABC News

Yann Demange, who helped craft the creepy aesthetic of HBO's heralded-but-short-lived Lovecraft Country, is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The filmmaker has taken the reins of Blade, according to The Hollywood Reporter.As reported, the Disney-owned studio hit the pause button... Read More.

‘Blade’, ‘Deadpool 3’, ‘Fantastic Four’ and more move for Marvel Studios

Tuesday, October 11 by ABC News

Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali may be ready to go as the vampire hunter, but his Blade reboot for Marvel Studios just got a cold splash of holy water.Variety reports that as the movie was prepping to start shooting in... Read More.

Ridley Scott producing ‘Blade Runner’ series for Amazon

Thursday, September 15 by ABC News

ABC Audio has confirmed that Ridley Scott, Oscar-winning filmmaker and the director of 1982's Blade Runner, is bringing a sequel series to Amazon Prime.Blade Runner 2099 will be a follow-up to Denis Villenueve's acclaimed 2017 film Blade Runner 2049, which Scott produced and which... Read More.

‘Blade’ reboot with Mahershala Ali reportedly getting underway July 4

Tuesday, June 7 by ABC News

You can bet two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali is already sharpening his fangs: While Marvel Studios is mum so far, the industry job listing site called Production List says his Blade reboot will get underway July 4.The Atlanta and New... Read More.

Douglas Trumbull, effects wizard behind ‘2001’, ‘Blade Runner’, and more, dead at 79

Wednesday, February 9 by ABC News

Douglas Trumbull, a groundbreaking visual effects artist who left his mark on cinema history thanks to his pioneering work on classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, died Monday evening.On Facebook, his daughter Amy noted Trumbull's passing at 79 after "a major... Read More.

Letitia Wright’s vaccination status; Wesley Snipes reacts to new ‘Blade’ star; Offset’s HBO Max series The Hype renewed

Friday, November 12 by ABC News

As Letitia Wright recovers at home in London from an injury suffered on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, her vaccination status may determine if she can return to work in America. CDC's new guidelines released Monday demand that "non-citizen, non-immigrant air travelers must show proof... Read More.

Damaged fan blade from United engine failure showed signs of metal fatigue

Tuesday, February 23 by ABC News

By AMANDA MAILE and MINA KAJI, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- One of the fan blades that was fractured in the Pratt and Whitney engine that failed during United Airlines Flight 328 showed signs of "metal fatigue," National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officials said Monday... Read More.