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Mahershala Ali Agrees Kevin Feige's 'Blade' Collapse Was a Career-Defining Failure
film16 days ago

Mahershala Ali Agrees Kevin Feige's 'Blade' Collapse Was a Career-Defining Failure

Mahershala Ali confirmed in a GQ interview that he agrees with Kevin Feige's assessment that the cancelled Blade reboot was the biggest failure of his career. Ali stated he does not know why the project failed after being announced in 2019, noting he trained for a year, injured his knee, and relocated his family to Atlanta for the film. He expressed frustration over the delays but ultimately framed the cancellation as a 'blessing in disguise' that allowed him to collaborate with director Bassam Tariq on the new film Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.

via Deadline|
#blade#film#gq-interview
Mahershala Ali Agrees Marvel's 'Blade' Collapse Was Kevin Feige's Biggest Failure
entertainment16 days ago

Mahershala Ali Agrees Marvel's 'Blade' Collapse Was Kevin Feige's Biggest Failure

Mahershala Ali publicly agreed with Kevin Feige’s assessment that the unmade 'Blade' reboot is the biggest failure of Feige’s career. Ali revealed he trained for a year, injured his knee, and relocated his family to Atlanta for the project, which stalled for seven years due to creative and logistical issues. While Feige cited Marvel’s over-expansion into streaming as a cause, Ali emphasized the personal cost of waiting for a film that never materialized, noting he has since channeled that training into the film 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.'

via Variety|
#blade#entertainment#hollywood
Wonder Man Cancellation Sparks Call for Transparency in Marvel’s Slate Decisions
television1 month ago

Wonder Man Cancellation Sparks Call for Transparency in Marvel’s Slate Decisions

Wonder Man, which premiered in January 2026 and was renewed for a second season, was canceled weeks later. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the decision deserves study and points to opaque viewership data as the business reason, highlighting concerns about which Marvel projects get prioritized and the optics of cancellations like the Blade remake.

via Gizmodo|
#blade#disney-plus#marvel-cinematic-universe
Marvel’s Blade Reboot Fails to Take Flight: What Comes Next
movies2 months ago

Marvel’s Blade Reboot Fails to Take Flight: What Comes Next

Marvel confirms the long-gestating Blade movie with Mahershala Ali is officially canceled, marking one of the decade’s high-profile misfires for the studio. The news affects not just the film, but related projects like Arkane’s Blade game and the broader Marvel slate, while Ali moves on to other roles. Blade will continue to appear in comics and games, and there’s chatter about reviving the concept in animation or in other media. Meanwhile, Marvel faces ongoing scrutiny over Black characters in the Multiverse Saga, even as Ghost Rider’s solo film targets a 2028 release.

via Gizmodo|
#blade#ghost-rider#mahershala-ali
Ali Says Marvel Could Have Pushed Blade If They Wanted To
entertainment2 months ago

Ali Says Marvel Could Have Pushed Blade If They Wanted To

Mahershala Ali claims Blade never happened because Marvel didn’t push it despite his contract and the studio’s billions; Marvel chief Kevin Feige later said the project stalled as the script wasn’t deemed ‘insanely great’ enough. Ali has since teamed with Bassam Tariq on a separate Amazon MGM action film and says he’s moved on, noting that if Marvel had really wanted Blade, they would have done it.

via Variety|
#blade#contract#entertainment
Mahershala Ali Says Blade Reboot Isn’t Happening; He’s Moved On
entertainment2 months ago

Mahershala Ali Says Blade Reboot Isn’t Happening; He’s Moved On

Mahershala Ali confirms the Blade reboot is not moving forward at Marvel, saying that if Marvel wanted the project, they would’ve done it, and he’s ready to move on; Kevin Feige previously described the situation as a major disappointment for not getting the project off the ground, while Ali has since pursued other roles and projects.

via The Guardian|
#blade#canceled-project#development-hell
Mahershala Ali Explains Why Marvel’s Blade Won’t Happen
entertainment2 months ago

Mahershala Ali Explains Why Marvel’s Blade Won’t Happen

Mahershala Ali says he’s not starring in Marvel’s Blade, asserting the project wasn’t for him and Marvel didn’t want to move forward despite him being under contract; the Blade reboot has faced a troubled history with directors leaving and momentum stalling, and Feige has acknowledged the frustration. Ali trained for Blade but moved on, later re-teaming with Bassam Tariq on Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, while Disney+ canceled Wonder Man.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#blade#blade-reboot#entertainment
Mercy Over Marvel: Mahershala Ali Chooses Tariq’s Original Action Over Blade
entertainment2 months ago

Mercy Over Marvel: Mahershala Ali Chooses Tariq’s Original Action Over Blade

In a GQ interview, Mahershala Ali says Blade won’t happen for him and he’s moved on to Bassam Tariq’s Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, an original, mercy-centered action drama about Latif, a devout Muslim Houston hitman who must protect his newborn after his wife’s death while navigating a religious-political conflict led by Pastor Hwan Yoon (John Cho). Tariq drew from a personal pandemic crisis to craft a story that blends grounded combat with magical realism; production faced challenges like coordinating stunts with a baby on set and involving the local Black Muslim community. Ali trained for stunts and emphasizes he’s done discussing Blade, choosing a project he believes will resonate through originality and depth.

via GQ|
#bassam-tariq#blade#entertainment
Feige's Blade Setback: Marvel Boss Calls Reboot a Loser Moment
entertainment2 months ago

Feige's Blade Setback: Marvel Boss Calls Reboot a Loser Moment

Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige expressed disappointment over the failed Blade reboot with Mahershala Ali, saying he feels like a gigantic loser for not getting the project off the ground. Blade weathered multiple writers and director changes, with Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange exiting; Marvel even removed Blade from its release calendar in 2024 as delays mounted. Feige attributed the setback to Marvel's over-expansion into Disney+ content and the aim to deliver an insanely great script, while Ali remained eager to play Blade and a cameo-friendly Deadpool and Wolverine project offered a glimmer of the character’s return.

via Variety|
#blade#development-hell#entertainment
Nine Fresh EDC Knives and Tools You Might Have Missed
technology2 months ago

Nine Fresh EDC Knives and Tools You Might Have Missed

Gear Patrol’s weekly roundup highlights nine new EDC items—knives and multitools from Buck, Titaner, Prometheus Design Werx, Leatherman, Benchmade, GiantMouse, Böker, Remette and CJRB—featuring the Buck 119 Special America 250 Edition, a Titaner Hornbill with M390 steel, a Cerakote PDW STS-SFLT, Leatherman Adapter, Benchmade Bugout in Taiga Green, GiantMouse Ace Zoobie, Böker Cable WWI replica, Remette Cathedral and CJRB Spud, with prices spanning roughly $40 to $500.

via Gear Patrol|
#blade#edc#gear-news