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Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi director on the return of Darth Vader

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Not only will May’s Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi see the return of Ewan McGregor to the galaxy far, far away, but also that of his Prequel Trilogy co-star Hayden Christensen who is set to don the armor of Darth Vader once again as he reprises the role of Obi-Wan’s fallen apprentice and current Dark Lord […]

Comic Book Preview – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2022

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This Wednesday sees the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2022 from IDW Publishing, and we’ve got the official preview of the special issue for you here… The Turtles embark on a secret mission to their roots, but a mysterious creature hunts them relentlessly. The Turtles will have to find a new way to […]

Comic Book Preview – John Buscema’s Silver Surfer Artisan Edition

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Legendary comic book artist John Buscema’s run on Marvel’s Silver Surfer gets the Artisan Edition treatment from IDW Publishing this week, and you can check out a sneak peek preview here… John Buscema’s innovative drawing on Marvel’s Silver Surfer is presented in IDW’s Artisan Edition format. Collecting three complete issues (issues #5, #6, and #8) […]

J.K. Simmons on his “complete surprise” over Commissioner Gordon return in Batgirl movie

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After missing out on The Batman following Ben Affleck’s departure, J.K. Simmons would certainly have been forgiven for assuming his time as Gotham City Police Commissioner James Gordon had been restricted to a single outing back in 2017’s Justice League. However, Simmons has found himself donning the ‘tache once more as he reprised the role […]

Oscars 2022: CODA makes history with Best Picture win at 94th Academy Awards

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Apple TV+ made history at the 94th Academy Awards last night as CODA became the first streaming film to win the Oscar for Best Picture, scooping the top prize ahead of frontunner The Power of the Dog and fellow nominees Don’t Look Up, Drive My Car, Dune, King Richard, Licorice Pizza, Nightmare Alley and West […]

Mandy helmer Panos Cosmatos to direct “phantasmagorical fantasy nightmare” Nekrokosm

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Mandy director Panos Cosmatos has lined up his next project, with the filmmaker set to direct and co-write a science-fiction fantasy romance entitled Nekrokosm for A24. Described as a “phantasmagorical fantasy nightmare” the film will take place “deep within a strange galaxy where two lovers are torn apart as they try to survive a malevolent […]

David Dastmalchian hasn’t been asked back for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

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Given his newfound status as a universe-saving Avenger, it seems that Scott Lang may not have time for his old mates any more… We already knew that Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man crew would be down one member after rapper and actor T.I. was dropped from the cast of next year’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and […]

Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki’s Panda! Go, Panda! receiving 50th anniversary theatrical release

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GKIDS has announced that Panda! Go, Panda!, the seminal 1972 animated film from director Isao Takahata and writer Hayao Miyazaki, co-founders of the legendary Studio Ghibli, is set for a U.S. theatrical and home entertainment release this year, presented in high definition with newly restored colours alongside its 1973 follow-up Panda! Go, Panda and the […]

Disney and LEGO announce LEGO Avatar theme

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Although the boss of 20th Century Studios has promised that Avatar 2 is going to arrive this year, fans will certainly be forgiven for remaining sceptical given that James Cameron’s sequel to his 2009 blockbuster has been delayed EIGHT times from its originally planned 2014 date. Whether or not we’re hit with a ninth delay […]