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WarnerMedia announces massive changes following AT&T acquisition

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WarnerMedia is one of the largest entertainment corporations in the world. Featuring huge names such as HBO, CNN, Warner Bros. and a vast array of other properties, the media giant has been incredibly successful for a very long time. However, as the industry continues to change, this huge business must evolve its model to keep […]

Five New Oscar Categories That the Academy Awards Should Add

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George Chrysostomou with five suggestions for new Oscar categories… The Oscars have been in the spotlight recently for a variety of reasons, and not only because the 91st annual Academy Awards is fast approaching. There’s been controversy surrounding Kevin Hart as the original host, the Popular Movie category, and let’s not forget the attempt to […]

Rumour: Marvel considering an intermission for Avengers: Endgame

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After it was revealed by the Russo brothers, the directors of Avengers: Endgame, that the movie could potentially sit at a hefty three hours running time, a rumour has now emerged suggesting that Marvel Studios is considering the inclusion of an intermission in order to give audiences a quick break to nip to the toilet or […]

When is a movie franchise beyond saving?

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George Chrysostomou on movie franchises and when they are beyond saving… In a world of record breaking blockbusters year in year out, the big studios look to push their chosen franchise to their absolute financial limit in an effort to tell as many stories as they can whilst squeezing every last penny out of the […]

How DreamWorks Animation has been quietly killing it for years

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George Chrysostomou on DreamWorks Animation… Ahead of the release of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, which could arguably round out one of the best film trilogies ever [read our review of the film here], it occurred to me that DreamWorks Animation has been quietly killing it for years, without the recognition, awards and […]

Is 2019 make or break for pop culture as we know it?

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George Chrysostomou on whether 2019 is make or break for pop culture as we know it… Now I know the title of this article is likely exaggerated – pop culture can probably never break. But it can change and audiences can get fatigued when the same content is given to them repeatedly. So, is 2019 […]

Fox reportedly pulls the plug on X-Force, Gambit, Doctor Doom and more ahead of Disney takeover

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As we are quickly approaching the conclusion of Disney’s Fox takeover, it should come as no surprise that we are slowly learning more as to what the deal will entail. One aspect that fans are eagerly awaiting is the introduction of some of Marvel’s most popular characters into the Marvel Cinematic Continuity. Alongside obvious heavy […]

Endgame was always going to be Avengers 4 title, reveals Kevin Feige

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With Black Panther vying (unsuccessfully) for honours at Sunday’s Golden Globes, Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige, was on hand to answer a few of MTV’s questions. Speaking with Josh Horowitz on the red carpet, the head of one of the biggest franchises in the world was asked about how early the Endgame title was chosen for […]

UPDATE: Kevin Hart won’t return as Oscars host

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UPDATE: As an update to the earlier story, Deadline is reporting that Hart believes that his hosting of the Oscars would detract from the talent being honoured at the ceremony, and as such he won’t be returning to the position. Original story follows… After a much talked about interview from Kevin Hart on The Ellen […]