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Avengers: Age of Ultron storms to $44.8 million in opening two days in international markets

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After we reported yesterday the news that Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron opened to $9.5 million, updated figures have come in following its roll out in various other international markets on Thursday, including the UK, and the sequel has continued to break box-office records across the globe. As of close of business last night, the […]

Sam Claflin and Riz Ahmed in talks for Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One

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Badass Digest and The Wrap are reporting the news that two new actors are in talks to join the cast of the Star Wars spin-off Rogue One, directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla). The websites are claiming that actors Riz Ahmed (Nightcrawler) and Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) are in talks with Disney to […]

Tyler Perry to play Baxter Stockman in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2

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Variety is reporting that Gone Girl star Tyler Perry is set to play Baxter Stockman in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2. Stockman first appeared in the original Mirage Comics where he was depicted as an African American scientist, but was changed into a white character for the original animated series. Stockman also invents the robotic, […]

Fast & Furious 8 officially announced by Vin Diesel and Universal Pictures

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With Fast & Furious 7 having just passed $1.15 billion at the worldwide box office, it should come as no shock to anyone that the eighth film in the franchise has been officially announced. At CinemaCon, which is in full swing across the Pond, actor Vin Diesel confirmed the news, with Fast & Furious 8 […]

Avengers: Age of Ultron opens to record-breaking international debut on Wednesday

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Early indications from the international opening day for Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron have the film already breaking records. The superhero sequel opened in 11 foreign markets on Wednesday, claiming first place  in each of those markets and grossing an estimated $9.5 million on its first day. France saw the biggest opening with $2.7 million, […]

Michael Winterbottom in talks to direct Will Ferrell in Russ and Roger Go Beyond

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Variety is reporting that director Michael Winterbottom (9 Songs, The Emperor’s New Clothes) is in talks to direct Russ and Roger Go Beyond. Will Ferrell (Get Hard) is set to play famed director Russ Meyer in the film, which is based on the true story about how softcore porn maestro Russ Meyer teamed with Roger […]

Filming begins on How to Be Single starring Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie and Rebel Wilson

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Principal photography has begun in earnest this week on New Line Cinema’s new comedy, How to Be Single. Filming is taking place in and around New York City, with a cast that includes Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey), Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect 2), Alison Brie (Get Hard), Damon Wayans, Jr. (Let’s Be Cops) and […]

Wagner Moura joins The Magnificent Seven remake

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The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Brazilian star Wagner Moura has landed a plum role in The Magnificent Seven, MGM’s remake of the 1960 film. Antoine Fuqua (The Equalizer) directs the film, which stars his Equalizer actors Denzel Washington and Haley Bennett, as well as Chris Pratt (Jurassic World), Ethan Hawke (Boyhood), Luke Grimes (American […]

Starz Digital to distribute Boulevard starring the late Robin Williams

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Starz Digital has announced that is has acquired all North American rights to the film Boulevard, which had its premiere at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. The film marks the final live-action dramatic performance of the late Robin Williams. Starz will opening the film in a limited release in New York to begin with, before […]