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Neil Gaiman and Bryan Fuller think that The Sandman should be adapted for TV

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Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series is not an easy property to adapt to film. Any readers of the comics will immediately understand why: there are literally no boundaries in the comic series centered around Morpheus, the god of dreams. The comics introduce a wide variety of characters; from DC characters like Batman, all the way to […]

James Gunn had to fight for Michael Rooker as Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy

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One of the more entertaining aspects of Guardians of the Galaxy was the chemistry between Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), and Michael Rooker’s Yondu. Michael Rooker was the perfect blend of humor and menace, and it would be hard to picture anyone else in the role at this point. However, according to Rooker himself, it was an […]

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 confirmed to take place after the events of Avengers 4

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There has been a lot of speculation surrounding the events of Avengers 4, and what waits beyond for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Kevin Feige suggesting that we’ll see a rise in prominence for the cosmic side of the MCU. James Gunn recently revealed that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will likely be the current […]

Sherlock director rumored to be in running for Bond 25

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According to rumours, Eon Productions may have identitied Sam Mendes’ successor for Bond 25, with Paul McGuigan said to be in consideration for the coveted position. “Word is, the producers are so pleased with Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, directed by Scotsman Paul McGuigan (Sherlock, Lucky Number Slevin,” Victor Frankenstein), that he too is under consideration,” reports […]

The Batman director Matt Reeves compares Bruce Wayne to Planet of the Apes’ Caesar

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After a lot of uncertainty, it was finally revealed in February that Matt Reeves, director of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and the upcoming War for the Planet of the Apes, would be hopping aboard The Batman after Ben Affleck formally bowed out of directing duties. Reeves has been fairly vocal this week regarding […]

Hannibal’s David Slade to direct an episode of Black Mirror Season 4

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Director David Slade has recently revealed that he is contributing to season four of Black Mirror. If you don’t know the man by name, then you surely know him by his work: he directed the movie-adaptation of 30 Days of Night several years back, the indie-gem Hard Candy, as well as episodes of (the incredible) Hannibal, and American Gods. He […]

James Cromwell’s character in Jurassic World 2 has an important connection to the original Jurassic Park

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James Cromwell’s character in the upcoming Jurassic World 2 has an interesting link to a key character from the original Jurassic Park. Sitting down with Larry King, he reveals that his character, Benjamin Lockwood, has a through-line all the way back to the 1993 original: “The character Richard Attenborough played (John Hammond), I’m his partner, Benjamin […]

Rogue One creator is ‘tinkering with’ a new Star Wars Anthology idea

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The man who created the concept for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Industrial Light & Magic’s John Knoll, is hard at work on another idea for an upcoming installment in the Star Wars Anthology series. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at a ‘Rogue One Super Session’ during the National Association of Broadcasters Show, Knoll had […]

We have not seen the REAL Groot yet, says Vin Diesel

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Groot was one of the most lovable characters in James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy. The gentle giant stole fans hearts when the movie premiered, and has continued that trend as the adorable Baby Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It seems that Groot is a creature of many faces, and Vin Diesel […]