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UPDATE: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and James Mangold deny rumour that Deadpool will appear in Logan

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Those hoping for Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine to team up on the big screen may be getting their wish granted, if a new report from TheWrap is to be believed. According to “an individual with knowledge” of the upcoming Logan film, Reynolds recently shot a scene as the Merc with the Mouth that may end up […]

Neill Blomkamp admits that he “f**ked it up” with Elysium

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After a debut film like District 9, Neill Blomkamp was likely under a lot of pressure to make a decent follow up. Unfortunately, Elysium was a miss, critically and financially, and didn’t live up to the high expectations that many had placed on the up-and-coming director. If you were one of the people let down by Elysium, you’re […]

UPDATE: Colossus, Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Dopinder will return for Deadpool 2

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You’d think that after grossing over $780 million at the global box office, Deadpool could afford more X-Men for the sequel. But, according to screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, both Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead will return in Deadpool 2. The news comes courtesy of Collider, who interviewed Reese and Wernick, and got this information out of […]

Ben Affleck to reportedly film The Batman in Los Angeles

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Just a day after news came out that Ben Affleck was not yet happy with the script for The Batman and could walk away from the project if it didn’t meet his standards, some new reports claim that a filming location has been chosen for the production. While Christopher Nolan primarily used Chicago, New York, and Pittsburg to act as Gotham City in the Dark […]

Rumour: Pilot for DC TV series Black Lightning films in March

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Since it was given a pilot commitment last September, not much has been heard of DC television series Black Lightning, from CW DC TV mastermind Greg Berlanti. While there’s still no news on potential casting for the show, a new report from My Entertainment World (via Omega Underground) claims that production on the pilot will begin in New […]

MGM’s Tomb Raider reboot nabs Snow White and the Huntsman writer

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According to Deadline, MGM’s reboot of the Tomb Raider film franchise has snagged Snow White and the Huntsman scribe Evan Daugherty. The studio has also teamed with Warner Bros., who will distribute the film. The Tomb Raider reboot is being made in conjunction with Square Enix, the video game company behind the game series, and is being produced by GK Films’ […]

Viola Davis reaffirms Amanda Waller role in Suicide Squad

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Viola Davis jumped aboard David Ayer’s Suicide Squad adaptation back in December, and confirmed herself that she was in talks for the role in January. Now, just for good measure, she’s reaffirmed that she will indeed be playing Amanda Waller in DC’s supervillain-centric tentpole. eTalk caught up with Davis during the 87th Academy Awards this past weekend, and […]

Jessica Chastain joins The Huntsman opposite Chris Hemsworth and Emily Blunt

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According to Variety, Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty, A Most Violent Year) has joined the cast of The Huntsman opposite Chris Hemsworth, Emily Blunt and Charlize Theron. Details on Chastain’s role are unfortunately vague, so we don’t know if she’ll be on the Huntsman’s side, or if she’ll join forces with Blunt, whose character […]

Ben Hardy circling X-Men: Apocalypse mystery role

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According to TheWrap, Bryan Singer has found yet another young cast member for X-Men: Apocalypse, in the form of EastEnders actor Ben Hardy. Unfortunately, we have no idea who Hardy will be playing, as the role is “another important [one] that is being kept under wraps.” Hardy was one of the actors who tested for the role of […]

Supergirl casting call confirms Superman appearance

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While it seemed likely that Superman would show up on CBS’ upcoming Supergirl series in some capacity, it’s now been confirmed by this casting call released by Project Casting: We are looking for BODY DOUBLE for a DC Comic Superhero – You must be available for an interview this Thursday and if selected will work several day […]