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Ewan McGregor to star as Danny Torrance in The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep

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The sequel to Stephen King’s The Shining has found it star. Variety has reported Ewan McGregor (Christopher Robin) will lead the film as Danny Torrance in Doctor Sleep, the son of Jack Torrance who was played by Jack Nicholson in the film adaptation of The Shining.McGregor’s casting apparently earned the blessing of Stephen King, according to Variety, a notable […]

Talulah Riley and Alex Hernandez in talks to join Bloodshot

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According to The Wrap, Vin Diesel’s Bloodshot may be gaining two more actors for its cast. Talulah Riley (Westworld) and Alex Hernandez (UnReal) are in final talks to star in the film.Riley is said to portray Gina, Bloodshot’s wife, with Hernandez in talks for the role of Tibbs, a member of the scientist’s team responsible for Bloodshot’s […]

Rocksteady wasn’t ready yet to show off its new game at E3

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As the gaming expo E3 closes today, many fans have noticed the absence of developer Rocksteady Studios at this year’s event. Over the past weekend rumours began that said Rocksteady would show off their next game, believed to be centered around DC’s iconic Man of Steel, Superman, but their absence proves the rumours false.Rocksteady co-founder […]

Watch the new trailer for The Grinch

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Following the release of yesterday’s poster, Universal and Illumnation Entertainment have now unveiled the full trailer for their upcoming animated film The Grinch. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Avengers: Infinity War), the film is a new adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ beloved classic How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Check out the trailer below…Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice […]

James Corden to voice title role in Super Intelligence with Melissa McCarthy

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Variety has reported that James Corden (Peter Rabbit) has just landed a role in the sci-fi comedy Super Intelligence as the title character alongside Melissa McCarthy (The Happytime Murders). The film comes from New Line Cinema and director Ben Falcone, McCarthy’s husband and frequent collaborator.McCarthy will play the lead role of Carol Peters, a former corporate executive […]

FX to adapt fantasy novel The Changeling

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A new fantasy series is on the way over at FX as The Hollywood Reporter says the network will begin adapting the fantasy novel The Changeling from author Victor LaValle to series. Kelly Marcell (Fifty Shades of Grey, Venom) will write the script.The Changeling is described as a fairy tale for grown-ups. Set in a New York no one […]

The Grinch shows off his resting Grinch face on new poster for the animated movie

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Universal and Illumination Entertainment have released a new poster for the upcoming animated film The Grinch. Adapted from Dr. Seuss’ famous children’s story How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the film stars Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) as the voice of The Grinch as the nefarious villain plans to put an end to Whoville’s celebration of Christmas once and for […]

Blu-ray Review – Tomb Raider (2018)

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Tomb Raider, 2018.Directed by Roar Uthaug. Starring Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Goggins, Daniel Wu, Derek Jacobi, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hannah John-Kamen, and Nick Frost.SYNOPSIS:Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.Lara Croft once again makes […]

Comic Book Review – The Man of Steel #2

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Ricky Church reviews The Man of Steel #2…Brian Michael Bendis’ entry into the DC Universe continues with The Man of Steel #2, but whereas the first issue was a good introduction to Bendis’ Superman story, the second issue falters somewhat by being a bit slow and confusing. The direction the story is taking is not as […]