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Code 8 begins filming with Stephen Amell and Robbie Amell starring

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After raising the necessary finance through crowdfunding last year, actors and cousins Stephen and Robbie Amell have begun shooting Code 8 in Toronto. The film is being directed by Jeff Chan and also stars The Fast and the Furious‘ Sung Kang, Maudie‘s Kari Matchett, Frontier’s Greg Bryk and Hannibal’s Aaron Abrams. Code 8 is set in a world where 4% of the […]

Jeff Goldblum discusses Ian Malcolm return in Jurassic World 2

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One of the big reasons people have to look forward to Jurassic World 2 is to see the return of Jeff Goldblum’s fan-favourite character Dr. Ian Malcolm from the original Jurassic Park. Though Dr. Malcolm was not seen in Jurassic World, he was subtly referenced with one the character’s having Malcom’s book, ‘God Creates Dinosaurs’, on their desk. Now we’ll be […]

Phil Lord and Chris Miller to adapt Artemis from The Martian author

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Former Han Solo directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller have found a new project over at Fox. Per Deadline, the pair will direct Artemis, a sci-fi film that will be adapted from The Martian authors Andy Weir’s upcoming novel. Simon Kinberg and Aditya Sood will produce the film while Lord and Miller will work with Fox to find […]

Andy Weir’s Artemis picked up by 20th Century Fox

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Andy Weir, the author of The Martian, has a new book coming out which had already been acquired by Fox and New Regency to adapt to film. Titled Artemis, is is described as a near-future sci-fi thriller about a young woman who becomes entangled in a conspiracy on Artemis, the only colony on the moon. Simon Kinberg and […]

Marvel’s The Defenders Season 1 Episode 2 Review – ‘Mean Right Hook’

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Ricky Church reviews the second episode of Marvel’s The Defenders… I said in my review for ‘ The H Word’ that a lot of it was playing catch up with where the heroes were in their lives and setting up how they would be brought together. While they still spent most of ‘Mean Right Hook’ […]

Bryan Fuller and Michael Green exit American Gods season 2 as showrunners

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In a bit of surprising news, Bryan Fuller and Michael Green are leaving Starz’s American Gods as the series’ showrunners. They will no longer be part of the show  going forward despite its active development for the second season. American Gods premiered on Starz earlier this Spring and earned a quick renewal after it became a ratings hit. The […]

James Gunn already writing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Gamora to have more significant role

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With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 getting its North American release this weekend, nearly everyone has their minds on Marvel’s cosmic band of misfit heroes and what lies ahead for them. Earlier today James Gunn confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will take place after Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers 4, and now USA Today has also revealed he’s […]

Comic Book Review – Wonder Woman #22

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Ricky Church reviews Wonder Woman #22… “Godwatch” part four! Veronica Cale will do anything to save her daughter. If that means destroying the Amazing Amazon, it’s a small price to pay. SEE ALSO: Check out a review of Wonder Woman #22 here Wonder Woman #22 depicts the first meeting between Diana and her nemesis Veronica […]

Danny DeVito and Jeff Goldblum to star in untitled Amazon comedy series

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Amazon Studios has just acquired another comedy series starring some high-profile talent. The untitled series comes from ImagineTV and is created by The Simpsons‘ Tim Long, and will star It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia‘s Danny DeVito and Thor: Ragnarok‘s Jeff Goldblum. Goldblum and DeVito will star as an aging and iconic music duo Matt Downey and Arlo Finkelman respectively, […]

Helen Mirren joins HBO’s Catherine the Great miniseries

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Helen Mirren will be playing royalty soon once again as the actress has joined HBO and Sky’s Catherine the Great miniseries as the titular 18th century Russian ruler. Catherine the Great delves into the politically tumultuous and sexually charged court of the most powerful female monarch in history. Catherine wielded supreme power throughout Russia for nearly half of […]