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Ben Affleck explains why he chose Deathstroke as the villain for The Batman

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A few weeks ago, Ben Affleck shared a short piece of test footage featuring Deathstroke, which was followed by confirmation that Slade Wilson will feature as the villain in the solo Batman movie (now confirmed as being titled The Batman), with Joe Manganiello in the role. During an interview with Collider to promote his new […]

Joe Manganiello to play Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s Batman movie

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A couple of weeks ago, Ben Affleck dropped a rather interesting surprise for DC fans when he shared some footage of Slade Wilson – a.k.a. Deathstroke, with a report then emerging that the mercenary would be the main villain in Affleck’s solo Batman movie. Well, according to The Wall Street Journal, DC Films boss Geoff […]

The Duffer Brothers talk Stranger Things season 2

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Yesterday Netflix announced that it has officially renewed Stranger Things for a second season, and creators Ross and Matt Duffer – a.k.a. the Duffer Brothers – have been chatting to Entertainment Weekly, offering up a few details about what we can expect when we return to Hawkins, Indiana next year. “I don’t think we ever thought anthology,” […]

Expand your DC collection with Eaglemoss!

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With DC Comics back on top of the comic book charts for the first time since 2013 following its Rebirth relaunch, Eaglemoss Collections is catering to fans new and old with a range of rather fantastic DC-themed products, including graphic novels, figurines and other merchandise. DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection If you’re new to the world of […]

Make Yours Marvel with Eaglemoss Collections

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Earlier this month we brought you a look at the range of DC goodies from Eaglemoss Collections, but if you’re more of a Marvel person you need not feel left out as there’s also a rather splendid selection of collectibles on offer for fans of the House of Ideas. The Classic Marvel Figurine Collection Way back […]

The Week in Spandex – Civil War deleted scenes, Infinity War marks an end and new beginning for the MCU, Thor: Ragnarok set photos suggest huge cameo, Justice League Dark gets Gambit director and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, Luke Cage, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6, New Mutants, Gambit, Fantastic Four, Legion, Justice League Dark, Suicide […]

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders set for one-night-only theatrical release

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Following the successful theatrical release of Batman: The Killing Joke, Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are once again teaming up with Fathom Events for a special one night only theatrical release of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. The animated movie – which features the voice talents of Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin) and […]

The Russos say Steve Rogers is no longer Captain America in the MCU, discuss how Civil War sets up Avengers: Infinity War

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Well, Steve Rogers may not have died in Captain America: Civil War, but it seems he has given up the mantle of Captain America as we head into Avengers: Infinity War. “I think him dropping that shield [at the end of Civil War] is him letting go of that identity,” said director Joe Russo in an interview with […]

The Winter Soldier wields Cap’s shield in deleted scene from Captain America: Civil War

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Earlier this week we brought you a deleted scene from Captain America: Civil War [watch it here], and now EW has debuted another, which sees The Winter Soldier making use of Captain America’s shield during the airport battle; take a look below after the official synopsis… SEE ALSO: Pre-order Captain American: Civil War on Amazon […]