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Gary Collinson

Ben Wheatley to direct Brexit-inspired zombie series Generation Z

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Kill List and Free Fire director Ben Wheatley has announced that he is teaming with Channel 4 and production company The Forge for Generation Z, a six-part satirical zombie series which will pit the UK’s disaffected youth against “smug, self-satisfied, small-minded ‘Little Englander’ pensioners whose remaining sole purpose in life is to make it a […]

Warlock joins Marvel Contest of Champions in latest update

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Kabam’s latest update for Marvel Contest of Champions has arrived and introduces the shapeshifting Technarchy jokester Warlock; check out the gameplay trailer, bio and stats and abilities here… Self is referred to as Warlock. Self is capable of many wondrous feats, including changing shape and making jokes! Transmode virus, also used to transfer lifeglow from […]

Kevin Smith announces Masters of the Universe: Revelation anime series

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The recently announced Marvel series Howard the Duck isn’t the only animated project that Kevin Smith has on his upcoming slate, with the filmmaker revealing that he is teaming with Netflix for a new anime series, Masters of the Universe: Revelation. Based on the classic 80s toy line from Mattel, the limited series is set […]

Jeremy Renner calls on Sony to bring Spider-Man back to Marvel

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As Marvel continue to mourn the loss of Spider-Man following a breakdown in negotiations between Sony and Disney, Jeremy Renner has become the first Marvel Cinematic Universe star to publicly call out the studio and issue a plea to the powers that be to keep Tom Holland’s web-slinger as part of the MCU. SEE ALSO: […]

Watch two clips from LEGO Batman – Family Matters animated movie

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Coinciding with its release on Blu-ray and DVD this week, Warner Bros. has debuted two new clips from the animated feature film LEGO Batman – Family Matters; check them out here… SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for LEGO Batman – Family Matters In LEGO DC: Batman – Family Matters, “suspicion is on high after Batman, […]

Coming to America 2 adds Tracy Morgan and Rotimi

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Deadline is reporting that Tracy Morgan (The Last OG) and R&B star Rotimi (Power) have been cast in Paramount Pictures’ Coming 2 America, the sequel to the 1988 comedy classic Coming to America. The film is being directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) and sees the return of Eddie Murphy (Prince Akeem), Arsenio Hall […]

Hasbro named global toy master for Sony’s Ghostbusters franchise

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Sony has announced that Hasbro has acquired the worldwide toy license for the Ghostbusters franchise, with a new line of toys set for release next year alongside the hotly-anticipated Ghostbusters 2020 feature film. “Ghostbusters is an iconic and beloved franchise and we are excited and honored to return to the brand as the global master […]

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad adds Flula Borg

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As director James Gunn continues to assemble the cast of his DC Extended Universe reboot / sequel The Suicide Squad, Deadline is reporting that German actor, comedian and musician Flula Borg (Pitch Perfect 2, The Good Place) has signed on to appear in the supervillain team-up. Details on Borg’s character are being kept under wraps, […]

Sony blames Disney for breakdown in Spider-Man negotiations

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Yesterday brought us the rather disappointing news that negotiations have broken down between Sony and Disney over Marvel Studios’ continued involvement with Spider-Man, seemingly bringing to an end Tom Holland’s time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after five hugely successful appearances in Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: […]