October 19, 2020 • No Comments • Entertainment News

Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — The popular teenage DC superhero Static will soon appear on the silver screen and, in preparation for the big movie, the DC Universe is turning to Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan to usher in the franchise’s next phase.

Jordan will not only serve as the film’s producer, he will also help expand the DC universe to usher in more Black superheroes, says The Hollywood Reporter. 

“I’m proud to be a part of building a new universe centered around black superheroes; our community deserves that,” announced Jordan over the weekend. “Outlier Society is committed to bringing to life diverse comic book content across all platforms and we are excited to partner with Reggie and Warner Bros on this initial step.”

Outlier Society is Jordan’s production banner.

Static, whose civilian name is Virgil Ovid Hawkins, first arrived in comic books in 1993 under Milestone Comics — a Black-founded company that labored to make comics more inclusive — and went onto star in the animated TV series Static Shock that ran between 2000 and 2004 on Kids’ WB.  

The character made cameos in several other DC Universe flicks, such as Justice League Unlimited and Young Justice, as well as in video games and in one direct-to-video movie.

It is unknown when Static Shock — the film — will arrive in theaters.

By Megan Stone
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October 19, 2020 • No Comments • Entertainment News

Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney(LOS ANGELES) — Leave it to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to ensure his fans celebrate the best birthday ever, no matter their age.  For one 101-year-old admirer, the Moana star made sure to hook her up with several bottles of his signature tequila.

“HAPPY BEAUTIFUL 101 BIRTHDAY to Grandma Grover,” Johnson cheered on Saturday, posting a photo of his delighted fan clutching her prized possessions. “Good to see you received my gift of @teremana bottles and the card I wrote you!”

Beyond ensuring the centenarian rang in 101 with some amazing mementos, he also imparted some wisdom to Grandma Grover.

“Remember to SIP the Mana, grandma and it’s not time to do shots,” Teased Johnson, noting that his tequila is meant to pack a delicious but potent punch.

Regardless, the Jumanji star was extremely touched to have earned Grandma Grover’s respect.  “Happiest of birthdays – what an amazing and blessed life,” he wrote her. “Enjoy your mana, Marie!”

He ended his heartfelt shoutout with the humorous hashtag #GrandmaGettingHerGrooveBack.

As for Johnson’s appreciative fan, she is now the proud owner of the actor’s Blanco and Reposado small batch tequila.

That’s not all that Grandma Grover received from “My Rock,” as an earlier video shows that the actor sent her a personalized message of him singing an over-the-top version of “Happy Birthday.  Of course, her adorable reaction was caught on video. 

This also isn’t the first time the former wrestler honored his fan.  Last year, he helped ring in her 100th birthday after a friend of the family contacted him on Twitter.

“What?? First I’m hearing of this! Who’s turning 100? Beautiful age! What do you need,” Johnson wrote in response and, since then, forged a beautiful friendship.

By Megan Stone
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