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Hugh Jackman learned he lost Guinness World Record for the longest tenure as a live-action Marvel superhero to Wesley Snipes after Snipes’ return as Blade extended his Marvel run to 26 years. Jackman responded with a sharp, humorous quip about banning or unfriending Snipes, while joking that the winner would be whoever lives longer, as the Deadpool & Wolverine era continues.
Uber plans to add Blade's helicopters to its platform as early as 2026, starting with popular routes near New York City and Southern Europe, as part of its broader goal to launch electric air taxis with Joby Aviation, which acquired Blade's passenger business last month.
Joby Aviation is considering acquiring Blade Air Mobility, a helicopter ride-share service, to expand its market for battery-powered air taxis, though no final decision has been made.
NetEase Games announced Marvel Rivals Season 3.5, launching August 8, featuring Blade as a playable character, new team-up abilities, a Resource Rumble mode, and community safety improvements, continuing their rapid content release schedule.
Kevin Feige explains that the delay in the production of Mahershala Ali's 'Blade' is due to Marvel Studios prioritizing quantity over quality, and the project not being considered 'insanely great' at the initial stage, leading to a focus on ensuring a high-quality outcome.
Kevin Feige confirmed that Mahershala Ali's 'Blade' is still in development, but delays were caused by Marvel's over-expansion and the studio's shift towards quality over quantity, leading to reevaluation and postponement of the project. The film's production has faced multiple director changes and script iterations, with the studio now focusing on a modern-day setting and ensuring a unique approach.
Kevin Feige discusses Marvel's future plans, including a seven-year outlook to 2032, the reboot of 'Fantastic Four' as a standalone film, updates on 'Blade' with a focus on a modern setting, and the strategic shift towards fewer, higher-quality movies with less crossover between films and TV series. He also hints at future recasts of classic heroes and a potential reboot of the MCU after 'Secret Wars,' emphasizing Marvel's ongoing commitment to big audiences and new storytelling directions.
Mahershala Ali's comments suggest that the Marvel Studios Blade movie remains on the backburner, with ongoing development issues despite his enthusiasm, while Wesley Snipes' Blade makes a surprise appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine, highlighting the franchise's uncertain future.
Mahershala Ali remains eager to start filming 'Blade' and has expressed his readiness to Marvel Studios, despite the project's numerous delays and changes in directors and cast since its announcement in 2019. The film has faced significant development hurdles, including being removed from Disney's release schedule, but Ali is hopeful it will move forward soon.
The development of the MCU Blade movie starring Mahershala Ali has faced multiple delays, but recent comments from screenwriter David S. Goyer suggest Marvel may have finally resolved its issues, although no official release date has been announced.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer expressed optimism about the company's partnership with Disney and Lucasfilm for upcoming games like "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" and "Blade." Despite his usual preference for focusing on Microsoft's own intellectual properties due to licensing concerns, Spencer praised the collaboration, highlighting the passion of developers like MachineGames for the Indiana Jones franchise. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and PC in December, with a PlayStation 5 release in Spring 2025. Additionally, Microsoft is launching an Indiana Jones-themed menu with IHOP.
Marvel's Blade reboot, starring Mahershala Ali, remains in development despite delays and the loss of its director. The film, which aims to bring the vampire-slaying character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been postponed indefinitely after being removed from its November 2025 release date. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige reassured fans that the project is still a priority and will likely be rated "R," similar to Deadpool and Wolverine. The film is still in search of a director and a finalized storyline.
Aaron Pierre revealed that he is no longer attached to Marvel's upcoming "Blade" film, where he was set to star alongside Mahershala Ali. The project has had a tumultuous development process, with multiple directors and writers attached and then departing. Pierre expressed enthusiasm about other upcoming projects he has in the works, including "Rebel Ridge" and "The Lion King" prequel.
Xbox has declined to confirm whether the highly anticipated Blade game from Bethesda Softworks and Arkane Lyon will be exclusive to their platform. The omission of supported platforms in official trailers has led to speculation about the game's availability. While Blade has made recent appearances in Marvel's Midnight Suns and is a fan favorite, limiting it to a single platform would disappoint Marvel fans. Xbox's silence on the matter suggests that their answer may not be favorable, although it's possible that platform announcements could be delayed.
Bethesda and Arkane Lyon have announced a Blade video game at The Game Awards. The game, developed in collaboration with Marvel Comics, will be a single-player action title with a narrative focus, set in Paris during a supernatural emergency. While concerns have been raised about the game being an Xbox exclusive due to Bethesda's acquisition by Microsoft, no exclusivity has been confirmed. The announcement came as a surprise to the audience and online viewers.