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Gary Collinson

Fred Savage passes the torch to The Wonder Years reboot’s new lead Elisha ‘EJ’ Williams

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ABC’s upcoming reboot of The Wonder Years from Lee Daniels (Empire) and Saladin Patterson (Dave) has found its lead in young actor Elisha ‘EJ’ Williams (Henry Danger, Puppy Dog Pals), who will star in the ‘Kevin Arnold’ role as 12-year-old Dean Williams. Here’s a video of Kevin Arnold himself Fred Savage (an executive producer on […]

Peacock orders Rian Johnson mystery series Poker Face starring Natasha Lyonne

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Streaming service Peacock has announced that it has give a 10-episode straight-to-series order to Poker Face, the first TV series from Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Knives Out filmmaker Rian Johnson, which will be headlined by Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll). While plot details are being kept under wraps, the project is described as an […]

Free Comic Book Day reveals 38 Silver Sponsor comics for FCBD 2021

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Following on from yesterday’s twelve Gold Sponsor titles, the Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Retailer Selection Committee has announced the additional 38 Silver Sponsor comics which will be available completely free of charge from local comic book shops during the event’s milestone 20th anniversary event this August. 10 Tons Press | 10 TONS OF FUN […]

Disney+ adding Star Wars: Clone Wars, Ewoks movies and animated series, and Boba Fett’s first appearance

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Here’s some exciting news for Star Wars fans – and completionists in particular – as Disney+ has announced that it is set to bring the Star Wars Vintage Collection to the streaming service on April 2nd. Along with Genndy Tartakovsky’s Star Wars: Clone Wars animated series from 2003, the new additions include Lucasfilm’s two Ewoks TV […]

Marvel to introduce gay teen Captain America as part of 80th anniversary celebrations

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Earlier this month Marvel announced that it is set to celebrate 80 years of the Star-Spangled Avenger with the new limited series The United States of Captain America, and now the publisher has revealed that the series will also see the introduction of a brand new Cap in gay teenager Aaron Fischer. The newest LGBTQ+ […]

Smash hit Japanese anime Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train gets a U.S. trailer and release date

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Aniplex and Funimation have announced the upcoming North American release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train, the awkwardly-titled but insanely successful anime feature which has already grossed over $415 million worldwide to become the biggest Japanese movie of all time, and the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history. Watch the trailer here… […]

Ruby Cruz replaces Cailee Spaeny in Lucasfilm’s Willow TV series

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Deadline is reporting that Lucasfilm’s upcoming Willow sequel series has undergone a casting change, with Castle Rock actress Ruby Cruz replacing Cailee Spaeny (Pacific Rim: Uprising) in one of the three lead roles after what is described as “an extensive recasting process”. Created by Jonathan Kasdan (Solo: A Star Wars Story) who serves as co-showrunner […]

Exclusive Interview – Ricky Whittle on American Gods

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Flickering Myth’s Martin Carr chats with American Gods star Ricky Whittle in this exclusive interview… American Gods has been breaking new ground since day one and challenging audiences in the process. Pivotal to its impact has been the presence of Ricky Whittle and his portrayal of Shadow Moon. Adapted from Neil Gaiman’s book and brought […]

2021 Free Comic Book Day Gold Sponsor titles include Star Wars, Blade Runner, Assassin’s Creed and more

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We’re going to have to wait a little longer for Free Comic Book Day this year, with the traditional May event not taking place until August due to the ongoing global health crisis, but the Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Committee has today announced the twelve Gold Sponsor comics for the 2021 event, made up […]