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Deadpool 2 director says Brad Pitt no longer up for Cable role, talks Michael Shannon

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As casting rumors and hype for the much-anticipated role of Cable in Deadpool 2 continues to sizzle, it was recently reported that Brad Pitt was in contention to join the film as Nathan Summers. Last week some concept art landed online which featured Pitt as the character, and was quickly removed by 20th Century Fox. […]

UPDATE: Justice League is rumored to run 170 minutes – which is longer than Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

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The official Justice League IMDB page was updated earlier today, now listing that the running time for the anticipated superhero blockbuster as 170 minutes. This will come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the works of director Zack Snyder, whose previous DCEU entry Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was 151 minutes and featured […]

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets sequel already in development

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Although Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is still a few months off, writer and director Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, Lucy) is already working on expanding the universe with a sequel. “I’m writing [a sequel] already,” Besson said at a press event for the film in New York City. “I like to be […]

Iron Fist controversy had Jessica Henwick questioning whether to sign on for her role

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It appears that Iron Fist star Jessica Henwick was aware of the whitewashing controversy surrounding the casting process for Marvel’s final Defenders origin story, as she reveals it did make her questions whether to take on a role in the series. “It was a hard decision to make to join the show,” said Henwick in […]

Avengers: Infinity War to film in New York City

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While Avengers: Infinity War is currently shooting in both Edinburgh, Scotland and Atlanta’s Pinewood Studios, it seems that New York City will once again play a pivotal role as a battleground and point of defense for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Movie Casting Call is reporting that the filmmakers are looking for anyone in the ages of 18-50 […]

Anthony Mackie says a Marvel film / TV crossover “wouldn’t work at all”

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Even though the various Marvel television shows all contain obvious references and minor character appearances from the blockbuster superhero films, it appears that an all-out crossover between the big and small screen sides of the Marvel Cinematic Universe can be ruled out, at least for the time being Anthony Mackie (who plays Falcon in the […]

Wonder Woman rated PG-13 for “sequences of violence and action and some suggestive content”

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Although it’s not exactly shocking news, following the release of the latest action packed trailer and some new promotional artwork on cans of Dr. Pepper, the MPAA has official certified Wonder Woman as PG-13 for “sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive content.” None of that brief description differs from the norm regarding most […]

SPOILERS: Power Rangers cameos revealed, mid-credits scene confirmed

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As Power Rangers undergoes its press tour, production notes have been sent out by Lionsgate confirming that there are two cameos in the remake. Spoilers follow… Revealed in the notes, it has been confirmed that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers stars Jason David Frank and Amy Jo Johnson, who were the original Green and Pink Rangers respectively, […]

Boxer Ann Wolfe confirmed as Artemis in Wonder Woman

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There has been some speculation, due to a photo shared by actress Connie Nielsen on social media last year, that renowned boxer Ann Wolfe (who has held multiple championships in four different weight classes simultaneously) would be appearing in the DC blockbuster Wonder Woman as Artemis, and this has now been confirmed by director Patty Jenkins. Check […]