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EJ Moreno

Is skipping Superman’s origin story the best choice for James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy?

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Have we seen enough origin stories in our superhero movies? Specifically, are fans passed the need to cover the early days of Superman? James Gunn asks that question with his new project, Superman: Legacy. Through various social platforms this past week, the filmmaker and DC Studios co-chair continued his early marketing campaign for the film […]

Daniel Radcliffe is not seeking out any more work within the Harry Potter universe

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It is no real surprise to anyone following Daniel Radcliffe’s post-Wizarding World that the actor has no interest in more Harry Potter. But the actor confirms such in a recent interview where he talks about the future of the Wizarding World and how he wants to not even appear as an “old Harry cameo.” While […]

John Wick director Chad Stahelski is trying to figure out the “why” for Chapter 5

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Chad Stahelski knows fans are torn about having another John Wick movie, and the director is on the fence just as much as the fandom. In a recent interview with Empire Magazine, the filmmaker dove into all things John Wick, even discussing a possible fifth entry. “I honestly don’t know,” he tells Empire. “Lionsgate is […]

Apple TV+ drops new trailer for Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon

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In what is shaping up to be one of the most impactful films of the year, we have another look at the upcoming Martin Scorsese epic Killers of the Flower Moon. Described as a “Western crime saga,” we’ll dive deep into a true American story that shows the brutality faced by the Osage Nation. Leonardo […]

Netflix bringing original One Piece Japanese voice actors on board for live-action dub

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One Piece fans need not fret; the original Japanese anime voice actors are joining the live-action ship. Netflix will have the original voice actors from the anime reprise their roles for the upcoming Japanese dub of the live-action adaptation, as confirmed by original Luffy voice actor Mayumi Tanaka at the Anime Expo 2023 in Los […]

Mattel exec promises Daniel Kaluuya’s Barney movie will be “daring,” compares it to Charlie Kaufman and A24

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Will Barney go the Death to Smoochy route? For those who don’t remember the insanely dark and bizarre 2002 film, there’s a chance that the upcoming movie based on the Barney & Friends hero will have a grittier edge to it. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Mattel Films executive Kevin McKeon gave […]

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune saga will receive third film Dune: Messiah

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Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are not backing out of the spice business anytime soon as Dune 3 is on the way. It’s been confirmed by multiple sources that the third installment is set to be an adaptation of Dune: Messiah. Denis Villeneuve is set to return as director, completing his first cinematic trilogy. While […]

Akiva Goldsman looks back at Batman Forever’s The Riddler and almost casting Robin Williams

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There are plenty of conversations about Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever these days. From the reappraisal of Schumacher’s career since his passing or Kevin Smith hyping up the long-rumored 107-minute cut of the film, Batman Forever is on fans’ lips these days. This brought Akiva Goldsman back into the conversation as the film producer was recently […]

Stop asking Russell Crowe about Gladiator 2: “It has nothing to do with me”

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Russell Crowe wants you to know that Maximus is still dead in the Gladiator universe, and he knows nothing about the upcoming Russell Crowe-directed sequel. During a recent appearance at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Crowe said he is tired of hearing questions about the project, adding he should be making money for how much he […]