Facebook is reportedly talking to streaming services for its camera-enabled TV streaming device

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It isn’t news that Facebook is still developing Portal video chat devices. It also isn’t news that Facebook is working on a camera-toting device that can double as a TV streaming device. What is news is that Facebook is reportedly trying to get big streaming services onboard. And that the device is expected to be announced this fall. According to The Information, Facebook supposedly approached Netflix, Disney, HBO, and Hulu about adding their subscription services to its hardware.

Disney+ isn’t going to launch until November 12^th in the US, but with a big company that owns tons of popular characters and franchises, it makes sense that Facebook would want to work with them. Netflix isn’t part of either of Facebook’s Portal products either. But now with something that serves as a streaming device, it might be more enticing for Netflix. An important question though is whether consumers will trust Facebook to put a camera in their living rooms and in front of a product they use a lot. That’s a question for another story. But we would like to see how this product turns out.

Source: The Verge

This is the MCU’s Phase 4 schedule

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There’s a lot to look forward to in the coming years from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the third phase done and dusted with the Spider-Man: Far From Home, Marvel has given us a lot to be excited about. The first one coming up is Black Widow, which will hit theatres starting May 1, 2020. It’ll star Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, and O-T Fagbente. It’ll be directed by Cate Shortland. Thor 4 or Thor: Love and Thunder is coming on November 5, 2021. We already know that Taika Waititi is writing and directing the film. But now we also know that Natalie Portman is returning as Lady Thor.

Some of the surprise announcements include Blade starring Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings movie. You can check out the full list of movies and shows under the cut.

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Are we getting a War Machine series for Disney+?

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If this rumour pans out, it looks like Marvel hasn’t forgotten about the other guy who has donned the Iron Man suit, War Machine. His story will reportedly be told through a miniseries on Disney’s upcoming streaming service. But it’s said that this story is still in its early development stage, so we might have a bit of a wait until we get any confirmation. It’s expected that Don Cheadle will reprise his role as Col. James Rhodes. The confirmed Disney+ shows we have at this moment include WandaVision, Loki, and Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Perhaps we’ll hear more about this at Marvel’s upcoming panel at SDCC 2019.

Source: GeekFeed

Jon Favreau says he’s working on ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2

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While the Star Wars show The Mandalorian isn’t debuting on Disney+’s streaming service until November 12^th, the show is already greenlit for another season. The show’s creator Jon Favreau said he’s working on pre-production for season two, including writing and preparation for special effects shots. Starting work on special effects now will help save them time as well as produce quality effects for the TV show. It also shows that Disney has confidence in the first season, and they are willing to bet people will want more. The Mandalorian takes place five years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and it’s set in the outer reaches of the galaxy.

Source: Collider