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James Gunn and Kevin Feige on the Guardians director’s role as Marvel’s “cosmic consultant”

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While Marvel Studios is keeping its Phase Four plans tightly under wraps (well, save for Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), we do know that there’s going to be an increased emphasis on the cosmic side of the MCU, with Guardians director James Gunn said to be working closely with Kevin […]

Rumour: Warner Bros. planning a Legion of Doom story arc across multiple DC films

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The post-credits scene of last month’s Justice League appeared to set up the Injustice League as potential villains for the DC superhero team, as Jessie Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor proposed an alliance with Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke. While the Injustice League is well known to comic book fans as the villainous counterpart to the Justice League, older […]

The Nastiest Movie Moments of 2017

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Ben Robins on the nastiest movie moments of 2017… It’s been a banner year for fairly disgusting things on-screen. No real guesses as to why, but we’re not here to slave over the reasons. We’re here to simply recount, and to celebrate. From FrightFest-backed horrors, to gonzo arthouse dealings and even the occasional indie weepy, […]

Star Wars: The Last Jedi featurette explores the cast’s training

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A new training featurette has arrived online for Star Wars: The Last Jedi which sees cast members preparing for their physical roles in the hotly-anticipated sequel and includes interviews with writer-director Rian Johnson, fight coordinator Liang Yang, and stars Daisy Ridley (Rey), Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma), John Boyega (Finn), Kelly Marie Tran (Rose), and Adam […]

Lady Bird lands top prize at New York Film Critics Circle awards

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Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut Lady Bird continued its awards season hot streak by picking up the top prize at the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC) awards ceremony, with star Saoirse Ronan netting the Best Actress award. Ronan can add the NYFCC gong to the Gotham Award she won last week for her role […]

Rashida Jones and Kerry Washington teaming for Goldie Vance adaptation

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Fox and Boom! Studios have announced that Rashida Jones and Kerry Washington are teaming up to bring Eisner Award-winning writer Hope Larson and artist Brittney Williams’ comic book series Goldie Vance to the big screen. “Goldie is exactly the kind of fearless, curious, and funny heroine we need right now.  I’m so honored to partner […]

Mindhunter star joins The Girl in the Spider’s Web

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Mindhunter star Cameron Britton, who portrayed serial killer Edmund Kemper in the acclaimed Netflix drama, has become the latest addition to the cast of Sony’s The Girl in the Spider’s Web, with Variety reporting that he has secured a “key role” as a computer expert who is a close associate of Lisbeth Salander. The film, […]

Bryan Singer illness halts production on Bohemian Rhapsody

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20th Century Fox has announced that filming on its Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody has been suspended “due to the unexpected availability” of director Bryan Singer, who is dealing with a health issue. A representative for Singer stated that it relates to “a personal health matter concerning Bryan and his family [and that] Bryan hopes to […]

Denis Villeneuve has no interest in directing a superhero movie

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Although he’s expressed his interest in directing both James Bond and Star Wars movies in recent weeks, it seems that Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 helmer Denis Villeneuve has ruled himself out of tackling a superhero movie. Speaking to the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Villeneuve stated that: “I’m not from that culture. I’m French-Canadian which […]