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Spider-Man: Homecoming and Despicable Me 3 share Japan box office

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Spider-Man: Homecoming has failed to come out on top during its opening weekend in Japan.Japan might not have the market power of China in the box office world, but it’s still an important location for Hollywood’s biggest films to do well in.Spider-Man: Homecoming is the latest blockbuster to open in the market but it has […]

James Cameron praises Alien: Covenant, calls it “beautiful”

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James Cameron has spoken well of Alien: Covenant, calling it a “beautiful” film.Ridley Scott’s latest effort in the iconic Alien franchise, Alien: Covenant, hasn’t performed as well as expected with either fans or critics. It has been pretty divisive among fans of the franchise, much like its predecessor, Prometheus.However, James Cameron, who, of course, famously […]

The Walking Dead producers are suing AMC

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The producers of The Walking Dead have filed a lawsuit against AMC.The Walking Dead is still one of the most popular shows on television, and has been the flagship series for its network AMC for a number of years.However, yet another lawsuit has been filed against the network, following on from the nasty dispute between […]

Twin Peaks season 3 is exquisite, but why am I so unenthused by it?

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Samuel Brace on Twin Peaks season 3…Twin Peaks season 3 (The Return) had been something fans of the show, and of David Lynch, were dreaming of for years, and its revival has provided television viewers with some truly incredible moments, and some seriously beautiful filmmaking. But there is something about the resurrected series that just […]

James Gunn explains why the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtracks don’t play in movie order

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James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, has explained why the films’ soundtracks don’t play in movie order.With so many movies being released these days, it feels like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 came out a lifetime ago, but in reality, it’s only been a few months since […]

John Boyega took roles between Star Wars movies because he had “something to prove”

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Actor John Boyega has explained his reasoning behind taking other roles between Star Wars entries.Boyega hit the big time when he signed on for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Upon the film’s release he was catapulted to an entirely new level of fame, much like Mark Hamill before him all those years ago.Boyega has since […]

Annabelle: Creation to lead slow box office weekend

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Annabelle: Creation is set to win its opening box office weekend.In what looks to be yet another slow weekend at the US box office this summer, things could do with a little rejuvenation.While Annabelle: Creation won’t be enough to salvage the state of affairs, it’s certainly going to have enough to be victorious upon its […]

UPDATE: How I Met Your Mother spinoff to get another go with new writers

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The planned How I Met Your Mother spinoff is to receive another shot at life with new writers coming on board.Not giving up the ghost quite yet, Fox is taking another attempt at bringing the How I Met Your Mother spinoff to TV screens. Titled, How I Met Your Father, the show was originally headed up by […]