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Hasbro is setting up a booth at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2019 with content from our beloved G.I. Joe franchise. The brand was last seen featured on the same expo during its 2016 edition; along with the rest of the Hasbro Cinematic Universe brands.

While specific details were not given, we expect the content to be related to the upcoming G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes movie. Despite the fact that the movie’s principal photography is delayed by several months, it is a common practice for Hasbro to pitch story ideas and character art to potential license holders, approximately a year before the original release date. This was true for the delay of Transformers: Bumblebee as well.

However, it is best to keep expectations to a bare minimum. At best, we might see several concept art which usually go into licensed merchandise. Or it can very well be just a teaser poster. Only time can tell.

If you are visiting the expo, be sure to check out booth A159 on Bayside Exhibit Hall/Licensing U Theater – Level 1 for the G.I. Joe content.

Las Vegas Licensing Expo 2019 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from June 4th to June 6th.

You can read the official press Info, after the jump and take a look at the 2016 content via our News Post.

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Sideshow and Pop Culture Shock Collectibles present the Baroness 1:4 Scale Statue, fighting for Cobra against your brigade of G.I. Joe collectibles.

The Baroness Statue measures 22” tall as the ruthless lieutenant straddles the turret cannon of the Moray while it sinks beneath the water. Blue translucent waves churn against the red hydrofoil as Baroness stands her ground, waiting for extraction from the battle against G.I. Joe.

The Baroness features an entirely sculpted costume inspired by her classic animated appearance. Her sleek black catsuit, boots, and grey gloves have dynamic textures that mimic the movement of real fabric, along with grey piping accents for detail. Her determined portrait includes her famous black-rimmed glasses, while red lipstick and the Cobra logo on her chest add a pop of color to her dark look. The Baroness is armed with a pistol and rifle, making this femme fatale a dangerous beauty to behold.

The Exclusive Edition of the Baroness 1:4 Scale Statue includes an alternate smirking portrait with dramatic, windswept hair. Give the Baroness some added attitude with this exclusive display option.

Carry out Cobra’s latest battle plans and enlist the Baroness 1:4 Scale Statue from PCS Collectibles in your G.I. Joe collection today!

Preorder yours here today!

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We have with us the IDW July 2019 G.I. Joe Solicitations.

This July we will see…

  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #266 – Cover A: Atkins
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #266 – Cover B: Sullivan
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #266 – 10 Copy Incentive Cover: Diaz
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #266 – 25 Copy Incentive Cover: Royle
  • G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero: Sierra Muerte (TPB)

Find out more information about each title (and their covers), after the jump.

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Since we are on the subject of G.I. Joe movies, it is vital to understand what was actually told during CinemaCon 2019.

That is exactly why we asked the same from Barry Hertz; journalist by profession and the editor of The Globe & Mail. Mr. Hertz attended the event and therefore we took his word as gospel.

“Barry Hertz: Paramount closes w/reel of 2020 films: QUIET PLACE 2, COMING 2 AMERICA (quick clip of Eddie & Arsenio), another G.I. JOE (unclear if it’s reboot, but, c’mon) and TOP GUN: MAVERICK. Which I just typed as TOM GUN: MAVERICK, and which I think they should now consider. #CinemaCon

HISSTANK: What did they mention about G.I. Joe?

Barry Hertz: Just a quick sizzle reel that said a new movie was still in the works. No title or any other info given.”

Rohan Patel; Senior Editor of Comic Book Resource stated the following to the same question we asked:

“Nothing really, just showed a sizzle reel with footage from the first two and confirmed they’re working on a new one. The reel had a lot of Snake Eyes clips, so might be leaning in that direction, but nothing definitive.”

Additionally, IndieWire is reporting the following statement:

  • UNTITLED G.I. JOE (March 27, 2020)
  • Companies: Hasbro
  • Logline: First movie in a new G.I. Joe cinematic universe.

Since the new movie is confirmed for 2020, it is easy to deduce that the only new G.I. Joe movie which was announced is most probably G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes. We are basing this assumption on the fact that it is the only Joe movie that has a director attached, script finished, locations scouted, and cast being assembled through casting calls.

Despite the recent delay in principal photography, Paramount seems to be committed to bring G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes to theaters in 2020.

The new rumor suggests that Paramount is looking for big names such as Tom Hiddleston and Sebastian Stan for the role of Chuckles. As much as we’d love to see such prolific actors being on board, it’s almost a pipe dream at the moment. The franchise we know and love isn’t doing well and when big titles such as Transformers: Bumblebee are getting limited budgets, the reality isn’t positive.

Of course this is Hollywood. Plans can change. But things aren’t exactly going the way of the rumored Chuckles movie. Every info we know are pointing against it and not towards it. What the future will hold, we’ll only know as time goes by. But if G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes can come close to Bumblebee, we may have a revitalized franchise on our hands with a new G.I. Joe Cinematic Universe. YO JOE!!! (and COBRA!!!!)

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It has come to our attention that mainstream media is circulating a rumor of a new G.I. Joe live action movie centering around Philip “Chuckles” Provost. However, this rumor is most probably untrue… and we have reasons.

First of all, the source article by a website named Full Circle Cinema claims that the information was revealed during CinemaCon 2019; which actually took place very recently from April 1st to April 4th (with Paramount Pictures presentation taking place on April 4th). The source article was written back in February; more than a full month prior to CinemaCon. Unless there was some sort of time-travelling involved, that article is simply not possible.

Even if we think that the posted date is incorrect, we have to consider the fact whether Paramount actually said something like that during the event. That is why we talked with several people who actually attended the event. All of them stated that Paramount never made such an announcement. In fact, Paramount never went deeply into 2020 or beyond.

The article also mentions Ever Vigilant as a basis for the new film; a movie which was never mentioned by any person involved with Paramount or Hasbro. This is a direct contrast to Snake Eyes; which is constantly brought up by Lorenzo di Bonaventura of Paramount/di Bonaventura Pictures.

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Well folks, this is it. Confirming the rumors we heard last week, Paramount Pictures has officially stated that G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes principal photography has been postponed until this Fall from its original Spring schedule.

This statement came our way thanks to producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura; who spoke to Slash Film regarding some of his upcoming movies.

When does Snake Eyes start? 

We probably start late summer, early fall.

Are you going to be able to keep him silent as the star of a film?

[LAUGHS] I’m not going to spoil that one. I will say this. Part of the opportunity of going back is to discover who is this guy. For me, I’m most interested in seeing it as an origin story. If you see it as an origin story, you do get to see him speak for X period of time.

For me, my entry to The Matrix was the Hong Kong style martial arts which I was already watching in subtitled movies. I was excited to see that in an American movie and then those choreographers got to work in Hollywood for a few years.

It’s one of the reasons honestly why I wanted to do Snake Eyes so much was because I love Kung Fu. I love the moviemaking tradition that comes out of that. To me, it’s so much fun to try to get into that and then also try to figure out what is the new version of it? I’m a big believer in go do something. Yes, there’s a certain expectation of what you want from let’s call it a kung fu movie. It’s sort of a simple term but the truth is if we give you the version that you can visualize, we’ve probably given you something that you already know and therefore it’s kind of boring. So it becomes that balance. All right, how do you do new and appreciate and validate the old if you would? I find that one of the most interesting things about filmmaking. It’s something I learned over time that I think is really essential is really like okay, well, how do you? We could have really blown it with the ballsy choice with Ellie vs. Gage. But we went into it with the philosophy of the audience is very loyal to this. If we’re loyal to the spirit of the book and some large elements of the book, they’ll come with us. That was the theory. Could’ve been wrong, so I enjoy that part of it, the big roll of the dice.

 

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New Jersey Collectors Con Spring Show Update April 6th and 7th This Weekend!

When and Where Is The Next New Jersey Collectors Con?
Holiday Inn Cherry Hill – New Jersey
2175 West Marlton Pike (Rt. 70), Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Saturday and Sunday April 6th and 7th 8-am – 10am Early Bird 2-Day Pass Extra Tickets for door prizes $20.00
General Admission 10am – 5:00pm $10.00
2-Day Pass $20.00 – Extra Tickets for door prizes
Early Bird Admission on both days!

The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 4:00PM with our last door prize announcement for Saturday.

– 9AM Early Bird Coffee Mug Cobra Kai.
– 9AM Toyfinity NJCC Exclusive Large Orange Mordle
– 9AM Boss Fight Studio NJCC Blasted Land Orc
– 9AM Marvel Legends Ultimate Deadpool Corps (with Scooter)
– 10AM Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Voyager Class Optimus Prime & Megatron
– 11AM Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Leader Class Ultra Magnus
– 12PM MTF Private Contractor with “Fenrir” Red Eyed Demon Dog K9
– 1PM Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Deluxe Class Sideswipe & Hound
– 2PM Star Wars The Black Series 6″ Archive Boba Fett with Black Series Princess Leia in Hoth Gear
– 3PM MTF Private Contractor with “Fenrir” Red Eyed Demon Dog K9
– 4Pm MEGA DOOR PRIZE #1 LEGO Ideas 21311 Voltron

The door prize announcements will start at 9AM and conclude at 3:30PM with our last door prize announcement for Sunday.
– 9AM Early Bird Coffee Mug Deadpool
– 9AM Marvel Legends Ultimate Deadpool Corps (with Scooter)
– 9AM Toyfinity NJCC Exclusive Large Orange Mordle
– 9AM Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Leader Class Ultra Magnus
– 10AM MTF Private Contractor with “Fenrir” Red Eyed Demon Dog K9
– 11AM Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Voyager Soundwave & Starscream
– 12PM Star Wars The Black Series 6″ Archive Boba Fett with Black Series Princess Leia in Hoth Gear
– 12PM All 4 TMNT Game Stop Exclusive figures – Realm of Collectors
– 1PM Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years Thor: The Dark World Thor and Sif
– 2PM Transformers Generations War for Cybertron: Siege Deluxe Class Cog Weaponizer Figure
– 3PM Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years The Avengers Iron Man Mark VII Figure
– 3:30PM MEGA DOOR PRIZE #2 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 76105 The Hulkbuster: Ultron Edition

The Spring NJCC 2019 features a huge dealer room for Transformers, Marvel, G.I. Joe, DC and 80’s to current pop culture merchandise! NJCC is an action figure toy collector focused event. Boss Fight Studio will be set up showing off the latest and greatest from VITRUVIAN H.A.C.K.S. including Zombies, Bucky O’Hare and for the first time at retail – VITRUVIAN H.A.C.K.S. Products! NECA, Marauder Gun Runners, Mark Bellomo (The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe 1982-1994) and Toyfinity also return along with a new Exclusive Large Orange Mordle! NJCC will also have a get together at Red, Hot and Blue – Saturday Night starting at 8PM to celebrate the industry and have some Nerd speak (must be 21 to enter)

NJCC will also have their very own Boss Fight Studio Series 2 Fantasy Blasted Land Orc! He comes with a slew of accessories including a mace, sword, shield, 4 helmets, alternate head and extra hands. He also comes with spiked shoulder guards and armor for the body. Available at the Boss Fight Studio Booth.

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It has been a while since we last heard from the production side of G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes. However, the news today isn’t exactly a positive one.

Industry sources tells us that the budget has been approved for director Robert Schwentke‘s own movie project; Seneca: On The Creation Of Earthquakes.

His movie was in limbo for quite a while without funding and with this approval, he has decided to immediately move forward with the biopic. Info we heard suggests that G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes may take a back seat for the time being. Without any changes to commitment, Mr. Schwentke will resume his directorial position once Seneca is completed.

He will be flying to Morocco for Seneca and will return to United States later to resume filming of Snake Eyes.

Nevertheless, the original release date for the Snake Eyes movie remains as it was. Seneca is now planned to release on the same year as well.

We await for any official word regarding the matter.