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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 […]

Neill Blomkamp’s Alien 5 never had a script, according to Ridley Scott

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One of the casualties of Ridley Scott returning to the franchise with Alien: Covenant was that Neill Blomkamp’s promising Alien 5 got completely side-lined. First, we received word that the movie was put on hold. Then, we heard from Blomkamp himself that the movie most likely would never happen. Prior to Ridley Scott’s return, we […]

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 […]

Kevin Feige on why the Marvel movies don’t overlap anymore

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Way back during Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you may recall that many of the movies were taking place at the same time, and a plot-beat from one of these movies might have had its effect felt in a completely different one. However, post-Avengers, the MCU began following a more linear path. Perhaps that was […]