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Kevin Feige discusses Marvel villain criticisms and Thanos’ role in Avengers: Infinity War

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If you read any reviews for a Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster, the one criticism they are likely to have in common is a gripe that the big bad villain is underdeveloped with one-dimensional motivations.MCU architect Kevin Feige spoke about these criticisms at a press junket for Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 and noted how Avengers: Infinity War […]

Deadpool writers shut down Logan cameo rumours but feel a crossover could work

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Deadpool screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were recently interviewed by The Playlist, and found themselves once again shutting down the possibility of the character making a cameo appearance in Logan.“Yeah, that’s not happening. The tones are just too different. I’m not sure exactly where that rumor came from, but Hugh and Ryan are really close […]

Vincent D’Onofrio would love to see Kingpin battle Tom Holland’s Spider-Man

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For those of you unaware, Vincent D’Onofrio has one of the most fan interactive Twitter accounts of any actor out there on social media. He genuinely seems like a great, down-to-earth guy, so it’s no surprise that when someone asked him if he would like to see his version of Kingpin (seen in Netflix’s Daredevil) […]

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel is disappointed Deadpool wasn’t nominated for Best Picture

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This Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony is quickly approaching, and to promote the festivities Jimmy Kimmel took part in an interview with Variety. One of the topics touched upon was the Academy’s lack of nominating bigger budget films and under appreciation of the comedy genre, specifically Deadpool.Kimmel stated: “I would have liked to have seen Deadpool get […]

Movie Review – Logan (2017)

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Logan, 2017.Directed by James Mangold Starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Boyd Holbrook, Richard E. Grant, Stephen Merchant, Dafne Keen, Eriq La Salle, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Daniel Bernhardt and Elise Neal.SYNOPSIS:In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the […]

Movie Review – Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017)

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Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, 2017.Written and Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson Starring Milla Jovovich, Iain Glen, Ali Larter, Shawn Roberts, William Levy, Eoin Macken, Fraser James, Rola, Ever Anderson, and Ruby Rose.SYNOPSIS:Picking up immediately after the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor of what was meant to be […]

Dan Aykroyd remembers Carrie Fisher with touching tribute

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Carrie Fisher’s sudden heart attack and tragic death on December 27th prompted many of her closest family members and friends to pen a number of tributes paying respect. The remembrance continues with her very personal friend and Blues Brothers co-star Dan Aykroyd writing up a lengthy piece for Empire that can be read below:“I grew up […]

Michael Keaton’s Batman Returns Batsuit sells for over $40,000

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Michael Keaton’s batsuit from Batman Returns was up for auction on the Nate D. Sanders website and just sold for the hefty price tag of $41, 250. The Batsuit is set to come mounted on a Michael Keaton mannequin, mounted on a special Batman Returns base:Michael Keaton’s Batsuit from Tim Burton’s hit superhero film ”Batman Returns”, […]

Luke Skywalker will reportedly feature in the Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer alongside Leia, Finn and Rey

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As excitement builds for our first peek at Star Wars: The Last Jedi, rumours have been doing the rounds that, much like the marketing campaign for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker will be absent from the teaser trailer. Well, according to Star Wars News Net, that is not the case after […]