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Marvel celebrates five decades of Chris Claremont with Anniversary Special

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Marvel Comics is set to honor the extraordinary fifty-year career of Chris Claremont this December with the release of Chris Claremont Anniversary Special, an oversized issue which includes a brand new X-Men story from the celebrated comic book creator.“Uncanny X-Men was where it all began for me as a young fan, and it’s an honor […]

DC Universe is transitioning to premium comic book platform DC Universe Infinite

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This probably won’t come as too much of a surprise given that fans have expected its days to be numbered ever since the HBO Max service was announced, but DC Entertainment has announced that the DC Universe streaming platform is transitioning into a premium comic book subscription service, debuting in January 2021.“Our fans love the […]

Marvel celebrates 350 issues of Wolverine’s solo adventures this December

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This December sees the release of Wolverine #8 – a.k.a. Wolverine #350 – an extra-sized milestone issue marking 350 issues since Logan first slashed his way through his groundbreaking 1982 limited series by industry legends Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.Written by Benjamin Percy with art from longtime Wolverine artist Adam Kubert and Viktor Bogdanovic, Wolverine […]

HBO Max orders Our Flag Means Death series from Taika Waititi

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Taika Waititi is gearing up to go into production on his second Marvel Cinematic Universe offering Thor: Love and Thunder early in the New Year, after which he’ll be taking a trip to the galaxy far, far away to direct a Star Wars movie for Lucasfilm.However, it seems he’ll be squeezing another project in between […]

Watch an exclusive clip from addiction drama Sno Babies

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The gripping and emotive addiction drama Sno Babies from director Bridget Smith is released to VOD this month, and we have an exclusive clip from the film for you here courtesy of Better Noise Films; check it out…Sno Babies depicts the grim realities of addiction and its effects on a middle-class suburban town. Kristen and […]

UDON X Capcom Sketchbook Beta available now

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UDON Entertainment has announced the release of UDON X Capcom Sketchbook Beta, a new 48-page sketchbook packed with convention sketches, rough drafts, original line art, and character designs produced by the UDON crew and friends of the studio.The UDON X Capcom Sketchbook Beta is available in three covers: Cover A “Cammy” connects with CVR B “Felicia” […]

Watch the Star Wars: Squadrons CG-animated prequel short Hunted

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With Star Wars: Squadrons set to arrive in a little over a fortnight, Electronic Arts has unveiled a CG-animated short film entitled Star Wars: Squarons – Hunted.Serving as a prequel to the upcoming game, Hunted follows Imperial TIE Pilot Varko Grey during the New Republic’s attack on the Empire’s Var-Shaa dockyard in the aftermath of […]

Call of Duty Mobile – Season 10: The Hunt is now available

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Activison has announced that Season 10 of Call of Duty: Mobile – titled The Hunt – is now available, enabling players to join in the search for Makarov with new Battle Pass and seasonal content.The new season introduces familiar Call of Duty characters Makarov, Mace and Mara, while players will also be able to board […]

Doug Liman to direct Anne Hathaway in Lockdown from writer Steven Knight

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Before he heads into space with Tom Cruise, director Doug Liman is set to direct Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway in Lockdown, a new feature from writer Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders).Described as “a heist movie/romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the pandemic lockdown,” the film is set to begin shooting this month on a modest $10 […]