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House of X and The Joker lead bestselling comic books and graphic novels of July 2019

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Diamond Comic Distributors has unveiled its sales charts for the month of July 2019, with Marvel’s House of X and Powers of X leading the way in terms of the bestselling comic titles and DC’s The Joker the top of the pack when it comes to graphic novels.Bestselling Comics of July 20191. HOUSE OF X […]

Rumour: Hayley Atwell’s Agent Carter returning for final season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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After popping up for a cameo in this year’s Avengers: Endgame, FandomWire is reporting that Hayley Atwell is set to reprise her fan favourite role as Agent Peggy Carter in next year’s seventh and final season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..Atwell previously made a guest appearances in the second season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., before […]

Rila Fukushima’s Katana returning in Arrow’s final season

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As revealed by GreenArrowTV, The Wolverine actress Rila Fukushima is set to reprise the role of Tatsu Yamashiro, a.k.a. Katana, in the upcoming eighth and final season of The CW’s Arrow.Fukushima first made her debut in the DC series back in its third season, and was last seen in the season four episode ‘Unchained’. She […]

Joker tracking bigger domestic box office opening than Aquaman and Shazam!

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Although its still a few months out from release, Box Office Pro is reporting that Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Joker standalone movie is tracking a domestic opening weekend of around $77 million this October, with low estimates on the $60 million mark and a high of $90 million.Should the $77 million estimate prove accurate, […]

New G.I. Joe spinoff movie in development, will feature Chuckles

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Paramount Pictures looks set to expand the G.I. Joe franchise beyond next year’s G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes solo movie, with THR reporting that the studio is developing a new ensemble spinoff featuring the character of Chuckles.The as-yet-untitled film is being scripted by Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec, who wrote the Michael Bay-produced Teenage Mutant Ninja […]

Stephen King adaptation Lisey’s Story finds a director in Pablo Larrain

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Back in April it was announced that Stephen King and J.J. Abrams are joining forces for a TV adaptation of King’s 2006 novel Lisey’s Story with Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore, and now it seems the eight-episode Apple series has found a director.Speaking to The Boston Globe (via Birth Movies Death), Moore has revealed that filmmaker […]

Iwan Rheon and Tom Cullen to lead cast of thriller Barbarians

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Samuel Marshall Productions has announced that Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones) and Tom Cullen (Downton Abbey) are set to lead the cast of writer-director Charlie Dorfman’s UK thriller Barbarians, where they will star alongside Catalina Sandino Moreno (The Affair), Conor Swindells (Sex Education), Will Kemp (Reign), Tommy McDonnell (Starred Up) and newcomer Ines Spiridonov.Barbarians centres […]

Marvel Contest of Champions turns up the heat with Sunspot

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Kabam has unveiled the latest character update for the mobile fighting game Marvel Contest of Champions, which introduces Roberto da Costa, a.k.a. Sunspot! Check out his bio, gameplay trailer and stats and abilities here…Roberto da Costa is a hot-headed, suave Brazilian millionaire, and a highly respected leader to mutants and heroes alike. Backed up with […]

Chris Columbus reportedly set to direct Kurt Russell in The Christmas Chronicles 2

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According to an as-yet-unconfirmed report from Discussing Film, Kurt Russell is set to reprise the role of Santa Claus for a sequel to Netflix’s The Christmas Chronicles, which will be directed by Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Harry Potter).Columbus’ 1492 Pictures produced the first movie, which was directed by Clay Kaytis and followed two young siblings […]