Flickering Myth

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Mark Hamill states that Luke Skywalker has NOT turned to the dark side in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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There has been a lot of speculation concerning whether or not Luke Skywalker will turn to the dark side in the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The suspicion isn’t unwarranted, either; we have had hints for a while now — through various marketing for the film — that this could very well be the […]

Henry Cavill discusses the tone of the Justice League movie

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Given that the biggest criticism of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was the film’s dark tone, it’s no surprise that questions come up concerning the tone of the upcoming Justice League film. And why not? After Zack Snyder stepped down for personal reasons, we were given Joss Whedon as a replacement. Both of these […]

Stranger Things creators talk season 3 plot, and what may carry over from the current season

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Stranger Things 2 is officially on Netflix, and while the wait was excruciating, this season has ended up being sweeter than a Three Musketeers bar. There has been several days to finish the season a this point, and while many are waiting for that nostalgia buzz to wear off, thoughts may naturally shift to Season […]

Kevin Conroy shares his opinion on why Batman doesn’t kill

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One of Batman’s flagship qualities is that he does not take a life. In any altercation, Bruce Wayne/ Batman will attempt to save a foe by any means necessary, preferring to use intellect, and skill over lethal force. Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice drummed up a lot of controversy over its interpretation of Batman. […]

Rey originally had a different name in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, reveals Daisy Ridley

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There is a lot of mystery surrounding Rey. Who are her parents? Will she turn to The Dark Side in the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi? Where did she learn to fly so well? At least we can all take solace in knowing that her name is, indeed, Rey. Well, that wasn’t always the […]

Danny Elfman confirms that he will bring back his classic Batman theme for Justice League

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The internet all but exploded when news broke that Danny Elfman would be replacing Junkie XL as the composer for Justice League. Which is understandable, as Danny Elfman created one of the most iconic superhero themes of all time. Aside from John Williams’ Superman score, no other piece of comic book music is as memorable as […]

Henry Cavill talks Superman and his importance to the Justice League

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Superman making a triumphant return in the upcoming Justice League film is cinema’s worst kept secrets in quite some time. Sure, the actor is a non-presence from many press-junkets, and promotional material has him “mysteriously” missing more often than not, but we know he is coming. What we don’t know is how, or when he […]

Mark Ruffalo was initially worried about Thor: Ragnarok “breaking” the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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It’s quite possible that Thor: Ragnarok is Marvel’s wildest movie to date. Critics seem to agree that the film is a wild departure from the MCU’s established formula. On paper, the concept must have seemed absolutely bonkers, and that wasn’t lost on star Mark Ruffalo. The actor, talking to Collider, the Hulk actor reveals that […]

The human cast of previous Thor films were never considered for Thor: Ragnarok

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Thor: Ragnarok is, by most accounts, a rousing success. Director Taika Waititi has created a film that breathes new life into the titular character, pushing the franchise forward in fascinating ways. However, as hard as it is to remember at this point, Thor: Ragnarok is the third film in the Thor solo franchise. Thor, and […]