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The Lord of the Rings’ Bernard Hill ruthlessly shades The Rings of Power: “It’s a money-making venture”

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Even though The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set millennia before Peter Jackson’s trilogy, Bernard Hill says he wouldn’t even be a part of it if they asked. The actor, known to genre fans for his role in The Lord of the Rings as King Theoden of Rohan, recently sat down […]

Willow writer explains Val Kilmer’s Madmartigan absence in Disney+ sequel series

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For Willow fans, the appearance of Val Kilmer was anticipated, yet many knew it would be hard to do work. It wasn’t for lack of trying, as writer Jonathan Kasdan says there were always plans to feature the actor. In an EW interview, Kasdan discussed the plans were to include Kilmer’s Madmartigan, but things didn’t […]

Adam Sandler discusses why he’s never joined a massive blockbuster franchise

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As one of the most recognizable actors, it’s a bit shocking that Adam Sandler hasn’t appeared in a Marvel, DC, Star Wars, or any other major franchise. While not every actor needs to appear in a blockbuster, Sandler’s beloved status seems perfect for a supporting or starring role in some of the most popular movies. […]

Zoe Saldaña says years in franchise films has made her feel “artistically stuck”

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Zoe Saldaña has quite the impressive resume. Just in the last decade or so, she’s appeared in Avatar, Guardians of the Galaxy (as well as multiple Avengers movies), and Star Trek. It’s fair to say that working on projects like that, sometimes back-to-back, can become draining. In a new interview, Zoe Saldaña says it has […]

DC Studios’ Blue Beetle movie poster debuts at CCXP

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As we enter a new era for DC movies, we are about to see the theatrical debut of a fan-favorite character, Blue Beetle. Jaime Reyes will become Blue Beetle through the Scarab, and the first look poster teases this ancient alien biotechnology relic. In the film, we’ll see Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) return home from college […]

Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord joins Thor: Love and Thunder

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The Hollywood Reporter just thrilled Guardians of the Galaxy fans around the universe, with the trade reporting that Chris Pratt is joining the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder in his role as Peter Quill, a.k.a. Star-Lord. As for now, Pratt is the only Guardian confirmed to be reporting for duty in Thor: Love and Thunder, […]

Netflix’s Wednesday tops Stranger Things with new viewership record

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From TikTok to Twitter, you can’t escape the madness of Wednesday. The Netflix series is becoming a phenomenon for the streamer, and the viewership numbers are backing it up. Wednesday debuted with an out-of-this-world 341.2 million hours viewed in its first week, coming in at #1 on the global Netflix Top 10 for that week. […]

James McAvoy is open to X-Men return in the MCU as he praises First Class and Days of Future Past

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James McAvoy is a definitive superhero actor for a whole generation. His take on Charles Xavier in Fox’s X-Men movies delighted fans, and it also seems to be an amazing moment in time for the actor. Speak to GQ UK for a new profile; the actor opens up about his time as Xavier and what […]