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EJ Moreno

Robert Downey Jr. confirms he auditioned for Scarecrow in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins

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There’s always been rumblings about alternative castings from the Christopher Nolan-era Batman films. Josh Hartnett was up for the Bruce Wayne/Batman role, while various alternate names have been floated for other takes on some villains. But did you know Robert Downey Jr. was in the running for the Scarecrow? Decades before he took on the […]

James Cameron says Avatar 3 is “pretty much in the can”

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Are any Avatar diehards out there craving an update on the upcoming third entry? James Cameron is delivering some delightful news. While appearing at the Saturn Awards, Cameron spoke with Screen Rant about the production, revealing that things are almost done for Avatar 3. Cameron reveals, “[Avatar 3] is pretty much in the can. We’re […]

Ewan McGregor recalls the backlash to Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, open to Obi-Wan Season 2

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When it comes to his time in the Star Wars universe, Ewan McGregor has conflicting feelings. During a recent interview with Variety, McGregor got candid about his time playing the iconic Obi-Wan Kenobi, which started back in 1999 with Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. At the time, McGregor wasn’t the widely known […]

The Best of the Worst: Ranking the Best Razzie Worst Picture “Winners”

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EJ Moreno looks at Best of the Razzies’ Worst Picture… Every year since 1981, The Golden Raspberry Awards (better known as The Razzies) drop a collection of nominees “honoring” the worst in cinema.  Many people reject The Razzies as cruel, while some filmmakers embrace the cheeky element of the award show. Who can forget Halle […]

Christoph Waltz set to play Billy Wilder in Wilder & Me

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Christoph Waltz is going to classic Hollywood as the actor is set to star in the upcoming biopic Wilder & Me from director Stephen Frears. Deadline reports the two-time Oscar winner will star as legendary director Billy Wilder, the filmmaker responsible for classics like Some Like It Hot, Sunset Boulevard, and The Apartment. In addition […]

The Most Anticipated Horror Movies of 2024

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From MaXXXine to Terrifier 3 by way of new Nosferatu and Alien movies, EJ Moreno looks ahead at the 2024 horror movie slate… After a hit-or-miss year for the horror genre in 2023, we’re now looking towards another year’s offerings to deliver something frightening and fresh. We’ve collected a handful of the most anticipated and […]

Jim Carrey returns for Sonic The Hedgehog 3 as Krysten Ritter and more join cast

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Jim Carrey isn’t giving up on the Sonic franchise just yet. After “Mr. I Don’t Do Sequels” returned for another outing with Sonic The Hedgehog 2, many thought the actor was done as he began to wind down his prolific career. Now, we’ve learned Carrey is set to return as Dr. Robotnik as with the […]

Gia Coppola’s The Last Showgirl casts Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista and more

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Gia Coppola has assembled an all-star cast for The Last Showgirl with Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, and Billie Lourd joining the cast of the Kate Gersten-penned film. Deadline reports that The Last Showgirl will follow a seasoned showgirl who must plan for her future when her show abruptly closes […]

Amy Adams joins Jenna Ortega in Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun

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Amy Adams will team up with director Taika Waititi for the new film Klara and the Sun as Deadline reports that Adams has joined Jenna Ortega in the Waititi-helmed project for Sony’s 3000 Pictures. Klara and the Sun tells the story of Klara (Ortega), an Artificial Friend designed to prevent loneliness. Klara is purchased by a mother […]