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Deadpool at 10: The Story Behind the Irreverent Superhero Blockbuster

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As it celebrates is tenth anniversary, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind Deadpool… Deadpool was one of those IPs that was perpetually stuck in development for the longest duration. Fast forward to ten years later, and the property has transformed into one of the most lucrative superhero franchises out there and there’s no knowing […]

Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified Series recruits Dawn Moreno’s Snake Eyes for action figure debut

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Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified Series is getting another Snake Eyes, although this isn’t the umpteenth version of the original fan favourite ninja commando but rather a take on Dawn Moreno, a female character introduced in writer Larry Hama’s IDW Publishing continuation of the classic Marvel comic series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Check out […]

7 John Hughes Movies You Might Have Missed

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Go beyond the classics as Casey Chong presents seven John Hughes movies you might have missed… The name John Hughes is synonymous with ’80s teen culture, the filmmaker having spent the majority of his career exploring the angst-ridden years of adolescence as teenagers cope with generational conflicts, class struggles, and more. He basically defined the […]

Trailer for horror I Live Here Now teases a surreal nightmare

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Fresh from a festival run that got underway with a world premiere at Fantasia International Film Festival last July, Utopia has released a trailer for I Live Here Now, a new horror from writer-director Julie Pacino. Lucy Fry stars as Rose, a struggling actress who flees to a crumbling motel after a series of events […]

Comic Book Preview – Absolute Batman #17

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DC Comics has shared the official preview of Absolute Batman #17 ahead of its release this coming Wednesday; check it out here… ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who […]

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Marrok and Eleventh Brother Vintage Collection figures unveiled by Hasbro

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Hasbro has officially unveiled two Star Wars: The Vintage Collection figures from the upcoming animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, with 3.75″ versions of the Inquisitor Marrok and the Eleventh Brother. The figures are available to pre-order now, priced at $19.99/£16.99; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Maul is back in Star Wars: […]

Blu-ray Review – Dillinger (1973)

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Dillinger, 1973. Directed by John Milius. Starring Warren Oates, Ben Johnson, Cloris Leachman, Michelle Phillips, Harry Dean Stanton, John Ryan, and Richard Dreyfuss. SYNOPSIS: John Milius’s Dillinger arrives in a new Blu-ray edition that lacks the bonus features found on the 2016 Arrow Video Blu-ray disc. That one sells for a lot these days, so […]

Comic Book Preview – Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #1

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Marvel Comics launches Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon this coming Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the first issue below with the official preview… ARMAGEDDON STRIKES THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! Superstar writer Chip Zdarsky and dynamic artist Luca Maresca kick off a game-changing new saga! When an old acquaintance drags Logan into the […]

Capcom brings Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 to Steam

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Capcom has dipped into its extensive archives and released both Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 on Steam for the very first time. Veteran gamers can once again guide special agent Regina through corridors teeming with dinosaurs, while a new generation of players can experience a Jurassic Park that will really terrify those who visit […]