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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story won’t have a sequel

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Despite the high likelihood of Disney and Lucasfilm’s first Star Wars Anthology film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, becoming a huge hit when it flies into theaters next month, no matter what kind of box office numbers it produces, the film certainly won’t be getting a sequel. That’s right, according to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, […]

Sean Gunn says Rocket Raccoon will have a “crisis of faith” in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

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It’s a well-known fact that Bradley Cooper voices Rocket Raccoon in both 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy and next year’s sequel, but fewer are aware that it actually takes two actors to bring the foul-mouthed raccoon to life. Director James Gunn’s brother, Sean Gunn, wears a green suit to provide the motion capture for Rocket and is […]

John Cena might be playing himself in Thor: Ragnarok

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Thor: Ragnarok, the third film in the Thor series, will bring a slew of much-loved actors into the Marvel Cinematic Universe who many viewers would have never expected to appear in a comic book movie, including Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum and more, but a recent update on the film’s IMDb page may have revealed the most […]

Star Wars standalone movies were originally George Lucas’ idea

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On top of having George Lucas to thank for the very existence of Star Wars, fans may also owe him some gratitude for December’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and other future anthology movies set in the Star Wars universe. During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly to promote Rogue One, Kathleen Kennedy revealed that before […]

Holmes & Watson adds Rebecca Hall, Kelly Macdonald and more to cast

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It’s been known for a few months now that Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly will appear onscreen together in starring roles for the first time since 2008’s Step Brothers for 2018’s comedic Sherlock Holmes adaptation, Holmes & Watson, but now, according to Deadline, Sony and the creative team behind the picture are beginning to round […]

Forest Whitaker joins Johnny Depp in Tupac/Biggie murder thriller LAbyrinth

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Forest Whitaker’s already busy schedule just got even busier, as Deadline reports that he has signed on to star alongside Johnny Depp in LAbyrinth, an upcoming thriller which follows the investigation into the 1996 and 1997 murders of rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, respectively. Depp has been attached to the project since September and […]

Lionsgate’s Robin Hood receives a 2018 release date, Paul Anderson joins cast

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Lionsgate’s reimagining of the classic Robin Hood story starring Taron Egerton in the title role has received an official release date from the studio. According to Deadline, Robin Hood (previously titled Robin Hood: Origins) is set to debut in theaters on March 23rd, 2018. Egerton will be joined by a stacked cast that will bring characters […]

Steve Carell in talks to star in Minecraft movie at Warner Bros.

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It’s been a number of months since an update has been given on Warner Bros.’ upcoming Minecraft film adaptation, but today, Variety has revealed the very first bit of casting news related to the project. According to the outlet, The Office star Steve Carell is in talks to come on board the picture, which is being […]

Paul Feig may direct Mindy Kaling in late-night talk show comedy

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Before 2011’s Bridesmaids made Paul Feig one of Hollywood’s most in-demand comedy directors, he largely focused his talents on TV, having directed several episodes of such shows as Arrested Development, Nurse Jackie and Weeds; now, according to Variety, Feig may be reteaming with an actress from his TV days for his next project. The outlet claims that Feig is […]