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Kiefer Sutherland joins Showtime’s The First Lady as President Roosevelt

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Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor) has been cast in Showtime’s anthology series The First Lady as US President Franklin D. Roosevelt. He will star opposite Gillian Anderson (The Crown), who will play First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in the series. Franklin D. Roosevelt, or FDR as he is commonly known by, served as the United States President from […]

Batman: The Long Halloween Special sees Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale reunite in the fall

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This year marks a big milestone for writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale as their groundbreaking story Batman: The Long Halloween celebrates its 25th anniversary. With Loeb and Sale’s story already having been adapted into a two-part animated film, there is even more excitement for fans as DC Comics announced the pair will be reuniting for Batman: The […]

Exclusive Interview – Space Jam Animation Director Tony Cervone on the film’s 25th anniversary and legacy

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Ricky Church chats with Space Jam Animation Director Tony Cervone about the film’s 25th anniversary… This year marks a big milestone for the Looney Tunes. Not only do they have Space Jam: A New Legacy coming to theatres this summer, but this year is also the 25th anniversary of the original Space Jam which saw Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and […]

Michelle Yeoh joins The Witcher: Blood Origin

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Netflix has announced that Michelle Yeoh (Star Trek: Discovery) has joined the cast of The Witcher prequel The Witcher: Blood Origin. Yeoh will play an elf named Scían, who is “the very last of her nomadic tribe of sword-elves. No one can comes close to her artistry with the blade, and no one carries as much loss within […]

Comic Book Review – Transformers: Beast Wars #5

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Ricky Church reviews Transformers: Beast Wars #5… The Beast Wars officially kick off in the latest issue of IDW’s Transformers: Beast Wars as the Maximals and Predacons engage in their first full-fledged confrontation. Beast Wars #5 is exciting, action-packed and full of great art as Optimus Primal and his Maximals make a desperate stand against Megatron and the Predacons, […]

The Best Character Introductions in Cinema History

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Ricky Church on the best character introductions in cinema history… Sometimes a character’s introduction in a movie makes a lasting impression that becomes an integral part of the film’s legacy. Whether its through their swagger, high-stakes danger or a one-liner, their introduction not only sets up their role in the film, but can make quite […]

Movie Review – Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)

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Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, 2021. Directed by Chris Palmer. Featuring the voice talents of Jensen Ackles, Naya Rivera, Josh Duhamel, Billy Burke, Titus Welliver, Julie Nathanson, Troy Baker, Jack Quaid, David Dastmalchian, Fred Tatasciore and Alastair Duncan. SYNOPSIS: Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The […]

Exclusive Interview – Batman: The Long Halloween’s David Dastmalchian on Calendar Man and the power of comics

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Ricky Church chats with David Dastmalchian about his role as Calendar Man in Batman: The Long Halloween… After many years of fans clamouring for its adaptation, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One has been released on Blu-ray and digital as the next in DC and Warner Bros.’ animated film line. Based on the maxi-series from Jeph Loeb […]

Exclusive Interview – Batman: The Long Halloween supervising producer Butch Lukic

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Ricky Church chats with Butch Lukic about Batman: The Long Halloween… After many years of fans clamouring for its adaptation, Batman: The Long Halloween Part One has been released on Blu-ray and digital as the next in DC and Warner Bros.’ animated film line. Based on the maxi-series from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, the story follows […]

Fast & Furious: Vin Diesel teases Charlize Theron Cipher spin-off

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After the Fast & Furious franchise made its grand return to theatres last week with F9, eyes have been looking forward to what may come next in the mega-franchise and series lead Vin Diesel has teased in an interview with Variety that F9’s villainous Cipher, played by Charlize Theron, may end up getting her own spin-off in the Fast […]