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Michael C. Hall explains why now is the right time for Dexter to return

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With the serial killer drama Dexter set to make its return on Showtime for a limited series revival after eight years, Dexter Morgan actor Michael C. Hall has discussed why now is the right time for the series to make its return. In an interview with ET, Hall revealed that the combination of timing and […]

Lucifer writers share disappointing release date update for Season 5 Part 2

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Although the first half of Lucifer season five was released on Netflix last year, it seems like the ongoing global health crisis has seemingly delayed the release date for the eagerly awaited second half. Taking to Twitter, the writers of Lucifer revealed that current events have disrupted the release schedule for the season and even they don’t know when […]

American Gods Season 3 Episode 2 Review – ‘Serious Moonlight’

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Martin Carr reviews the second episode of American Gods season 3… Episode two might possess the formidable presence of Ian McShane’s Odin, but beyond that Serious Moonlight treads water. Visual flourishes prove distracting but ultimately story seems to be in stasis. Aside from a gathering of Gods fronted by Peter Stormare’s Czernobog things are decidedly lacklustre. Vaguely clandestine meetings on rooftops involving […]

The Stand Episode 3 Review – ‘Blank Pages’

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Martin Carr reviews the third episode of The Stand… Heaven and hell clash as Ouija board prophecies and biblical references start trickling into The Stand. Back stories continue coming thick and fast as the use of judicious flashback gives audiences a deeper understanding of Nadine Cross. Elsewhere Stu Redman, Fran Goldsmith and Harold Lauder fleetingly cross paths on their […]

The CW scraps plans for this year’s Superman and Batwoman Arrowverse crossover

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Back in May of last year it was announced that 2021’s Arrowverse crossover would bring together Batwoman and the newly-launching Superman & Lois for a World’s Finest-style event, but now comes word from Batwoman showrunner Caroline Dries that those plans have been axed due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re not really able to cross over […]

Marvel’s Secret Invasion won’t be an all-encompassing MCU event like Avengers: Endgame

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Ever since the Skrulls made their debut in Captain Marvel, fans have been speculating if and when Marvel Comics’ Secret Invasion storyline will play out in the MCU, and we got that answer during Disney’s Investor Day last month when Kevin Feige revealed that Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury) and Ben Mendelsohn (Talos) are set […]

Frank Grillo confirms Crossbones return in Marvel’s What If…?

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Despite stating last summer that he feels he’s “outgrowing that whole kind-of Marvel and superhero thing”, Captain America: The Winter Soldier star Frank Grillo has confirmed to Collider that he’ll be reprising his MCU role as Brock Rumlow / Crossbones in the upcoming Disney+ animated series What If…?. Based on the comic book of the […]

New Batwoman star Javicia Leslie on differentiating her character from Ruby Rose’s Kate Kane

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This Sunday sees the premiere of Batwoman season two on The CW, and with it comes a new character under the cape and cowl as Javicia Leslie makes her debut as Ryan Wilder, replacing Ruby Rose who exited her role as Kate Kane after a single season. Speaking to Variety about her new crime-fighting role, […]

Hot Toys’ Star Wars: The Mandalorian Shoretrooper figure available to pre-order now

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Sideshow and Hot Toys have unveiled the 1:6 Shoretrooper figure from the Disney+ live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $230; check out the promotional images here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles Stationed at an Imperial refinery on the planet of Morak, the remnant Shoretroopers protect […]