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HBO Max gives straight-to-series order to fantasy adaptation Circe

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According to Deadline, HBO Max is set to adapt the fantasy novel Circe with an 8-episode straight-to-series order. The novel was written by Madeline Miller and will be adapted by writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver (Rise of the Planet of the Apes). Circe is a “modern take on the world of Greek mythology told from […]

Krypton Season 2 Episode 7 Review – ‘Zods and Monsters’

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Ricky Church reviews the seventh episode of Krypton season 2… After a fairly quiet episode, Krypton‘s ‘Zods and Monsters’ delivered another somewhat quiet installment of its second season while progressing its story in some significant ways. It was a pretty good balance between scenes focusing on the drama and those on story with more solid performances […]

Cinematographer Greig Fraser reteaming with Matt Reeves for The Batman

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The Batman has found its director of photography as The Hollywood Reporter has revealed Greig Fraser is re-teaming with director Matt Reeves for the next cinematic Batman adventure. The pair previously worked together on Reeves’ 2010 film Let Me In. “It’s great to be working with Matt again,” Fraser told THR. “The Batman franchise is iconic and it’s […]

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy being developed as a TV series for Hulu

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Douglas Adams’ seminal sci-fi comedy novel series The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is getting another adaptation, this time over at Hulu. Deadline reports the series is being developed by Carlton Cuse (Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan) and Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman). The series will be produced by ABC Signature, the streaming division of ABC Studios where Cuse […]

Comic Book Review – Transformers #9

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Ricky Church reviews Transformers #9… After starting with a really slow burn that kept going for several issues, Transformers has really gained momentum lately and the latest issue keeps it going very much as it’s pretty action orientated. While there isn’t much story progression, Transformers #9 still gives a sense of urgency as Chromia, Windblade […]

George Miller provides positive update on Mad Max sequels and Furiosa spin-off

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In 2015, director George Miller wowed audiences and critics alike with the return to the post-apocalyptic world of the Mad Max franchise with Mad Max: Fury Road. The film grossed over $400 million worldwide and became a hit, seemingly primed for a new set of Mad Max films with Tom Hardy reprising his role and even a spin-off centred around […]

Markella Kavenagh cast in Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings series

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Variety has reported that Amazon’s The Lord of the Rings has made its first casting decision. Joining the anticipated series is Australian actress Markella Kavenagh (Picnic at Hanging Rock). Specifics on Kavenagh’s role are currently being kept under wraps, but Variety notes her character is named Tyra. Development on the series has been really picking up […]

Elizabeth Tulloch will return as Lois Lane for Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths

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The casting announcements for the Arrowverse crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths just keep coming. After the reveals over the San Diego Comic-Con weekend that Brandon Routh will reprise the role of Superman for the crossover alongside Batman’s Burt Ward making an appearance, Entertainment Weekly has announced Elizabeth Tulloch will also be returning as Lois Lane. Tulloch first appeared as […]

Mehcad Brooks to leave Supergirl in season 5, but Jeremy Jordan returns

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Just as Supergirl unveiled its fifth season trailer at the San Diego Comic-Con, news has come from Entertainment Weekly that Mehcad Brooks, the series’ James Olsen and one of the original stars, will be leaving Supergirl during the season. According to EW, Brooks made the decision to depart on his own “in order to focus on feature films […]