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Stephen King suggested Doctor Sleep director change a scene as it was too “brutal”

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Mike Flanagan, the director of the Stephen King adaptation of Doctor Sleep, has revealed the change that the author requested he make. Stephen King adaptations show no sign of slowing down and Mike Flanagan has been involved in one of the most recent efforts to hit screens, Doctor Sleep. Flanagan showed the film to the […]

Scarlett Johansson calls Marvel’s Black Widow a “standalone franchise”

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Scarlett Johansson, the star of Black Widow, has called the upcoming movie a “standalone franchise”. Fans had been calling for a Black Widow film for years and they finally got their wish but only after the character was killed off in the MCU. The film is set before the events of Avengers: Infinity War, however, […]

August films such as Tenet and Mulan could end up being pushed to September

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A report suggests that Hollywood studios are beginning to get nervous about their August cinematic releases, which could end up being pushed to September. As the pandemic isn’t subsiding in the US as Hollywood had hoped, the planned launch of the summer blockbuster season in August is in jeopardy. Films like Christopher Nolan’s Tenet and […]

UPDATE: Anne Hathaway says Christopher Nolan doesn’t allow any chairs on set

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Anne Hathaway, who has collaborated with Christopher Nolan on two occasions, explains why he doesn’t allow any chairs on set. Christopher Nolan is known for working with big name actors on multiple occasions. His ability to be able to lure back the likes of Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy on several […]

Cyborg actor Ray Fisher “forcefully retracts” praise for Joss Whedon and his Justice League reshoots

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Ray Fisher, the actor behind the DC Extended Universe’s Cyborg, has retracted his initial praise for Joss Whedon’s Justice League reshoots. When Zack Snyder first stepped away from Justice League and was replaced by Joss Whedon, there was a lot of optimism from fans and the actors involved with the DC blockbuster. Ray Fisher, who […]

Rian Johnson explains why the Star Wars Prequels are great

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Rian Johnson, the director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, has explained why George Lucas’ Prequel Trilogy is great. Upon release, George Lucas’ Star Wars prequel films were not looked upon with the same love and praise as the original trilogy. However, in recent years, fans have found a new love for these films, viewing […]

Henry Cavill did his own Witcher stunts thanks to Tom Cruise

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Thanks to inspiration from Tom Cruise on Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Henry Cavill did his own stunts on The Witcher. Tom Cruise is well known for doing his own stunts, many of them crazy feats of bravery. It turns out that working with Cruise on Mission: Impossible – Fallout rubbed off on Henry Cavill when […]

Gal Gadot on why Wonder Woman 1984 isn’t really a sequel

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Gal Gadot, the star of Wonder Woman 1984, has explained why the film isn’t really a sequel to Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman 1984 is the next film in the DCEU Wonder Woman franchise and follows up 2017’s Wonder Woman. Both director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot are returning for the film but Gadot doesn’t […]