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Glittering cast assembles for The Modern Ocean, including Anne Hathaway and Daniel Radcliffe

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Shane Carruth’s (Primer) first big budget film The Modern Ocean is gradually putting together a remarkable A-list cast, headlined by Anne Hathaway (The Intern), Keanu Reeves (Knock Knock) and Daniel Radcliffe (Victor Frankenstein). SEE ALSO: Primer and Upstream Color director Shane Carruth to helm nautical action adventure The Modern Ocean Carruth, best known for his […]

Katrina: American Crime story casts Matthew Broderick

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Matthew Broderick has been cast in Katrina: American Crime Story, joining Annette Bening in the second season of the anthology crime series from producers Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson. Broderick, who was last seen in Warren Beatty’s Rules Don’t Apply, will portray FEMA Director Michael D. Brown, the man who was in charge […]

The symbiote ensnares the Marvel universe with Edge of Venomverse this June

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Marvel has announced the upcoming release of Edge of Venomverse, a new five-issue miniseries which spins out of the new new Venom series and sees the symbiote’s tentacles ensnaring the entire Marvel universe! Kicking off this June, EDGE OF VENOMVERSE unleashes sinister symbiotes across the Marvel Universe, wreaking untold havoc and wanton destruction! Featuring some […]

Spider-Man: Homecoming casts Michael Barbieri

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Spider-Man: Homecoming has cast young actor Michael Barbieri in an unknown role. This news makes it the first new official announcement since Robert Downey Jr. revealed he will appear in the new Spider-Man film and rumours of Michael Keaton’s negotiations. While his role has not been stated yet, given his age it would be no […]

U.S.Avengers and Batman top bestselling comics and graphic novels of January 2017

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Diamond Comic Distributors has released details of the sales figures for January 2017’s comic books and graphic novels, led by Marvel’s U.S.Avengers #1 and DC’s Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham. Marvel proved to be the month’s top publisher with a 37.09% dollar share and a 42.62% unit share, followed by DC Entertainment with a 28.93% dollar […]

Chris Hemsworth talks Thor: Ragnarok tone, Tom Hiddleston teases rematch between Loki and The Hulk

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As Thor: Ragnarok gears up to go into production next month, both Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki) have been discussing their upcoming return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Hemsworth discussing the film’s tone and Hiddleston teasing a rematch between the God of Mischief and The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) following their first […]

James Franco confirms Alien: Covenant role

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Last week, rumor broke that James Franco (127 Hours, Spring Breakers) has a small role in Ridley Scott’s Alien: Covenant. Now, Franco himself has confirmed the news – though probably unintentionally. While speaking to HeyUGuys! to promote his latest film, Why Him, the Academy Award nominee was questioned about the upcoming Prometheus sequel. When asked if he indeed had a role, he […]

James Franco set to star in adaptation of Stephen King short story Drunken Fireworks

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Rabbit Bandini Productions and Rubicon Entertainment are teaming up to produce an adaptation of the Stephen King short story Drunken Fireworks, with Deadline reporting that James Franco (11.22.63) has signed on to star, and may also possibly direct. Drunken Fireworks is featured in King’s short story collection The Bazaar of Bad Dreams and “is set […]

Aidan Turner now reportedly favourite for next James Bond

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With Daniel Craig now seemingly all but confirmed as exiting the James Bond franchise, speculation is running wild as to his successor in the role of 007. It’s recently been reported that Tom Hiddleston is in “advanced talks” with Eon Productions about portraying the super spy in Bond 25 (which could potentially reunite him with […]