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James Wan says The Conjuring was always planned as a shared universe, unlikely to direct The Conjuring 3

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2013’s The Conjuring came out of nowhere and ended up being one of the best horror films in years, forever making people jump at the sound of hands clapping. The success of this film shouldn’t have been too much of a surprise though. After all, the film was directed by James Wan: The man responsible […]

Fast & Furious 8 struggling to find a director

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Universal is facing a bit of a headache over their petrolhead sequel Fast & Furious 8, with a notably empty director’s chair as the 2017 release date looms. SEE ALSO: Jason Statham returning for Fast & Furious 8 SEE ALSO: Screen Junkies pokes fun at Furious 7 in new Honest Trailer Fast & Furious 8 […]

Patrick Wilson will return as Ocean Master in Aquaman 2

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Aquaman star Patrick Wilson, who played the hero’s half-brother and the film’s villain Orm, aka Ocean Master, has revealed to The Hollywood Reporter he will be returning Aquaman 2 and has spoken to director James Wan about what is in store for the Altanteans in their next adventure. Wilson could not say much, but he told THR […]

James Wan shares new Malignant set photo as filming nears its end

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After the huge success of James Wan’s superhero adventure Aquaman, the Conjuring creator is returning to his horror roots with the giallo film Malignant. The film is scheduled for an August 2020 release and Wan has shared a new behind-the-scenes photo through his Instagram revealing the film is nearly done filming. For anyone who may be unaware, Giallo […]

Movie Review – Aquaman (2018)

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Aquaman, 2018. Directed by James Wan. Starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Wilson, Dolph Lundgren, Nicole Kidman, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ludi Lin, Temuera Morrison, Michael Beach, Randall Park, Graham McTavish, Djimon Hounsou, John Rhys-Davies, Leigh Whannell, Sophia Forrest, Natalie Safran, and Julie Andrews. SYNOPSIS: Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to […]

Dolph Lundgren cast as King Nereus in Aquaman

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It looks like we have another action movie legend joining the comic book movie club, as it has just been revealed that Dolph Lundgren is joining the cast of Aquaman as King Nereus. King Nereus is relatively new to the Aquaman mythos, making his first appearance in 2013. He is the king of Xebel, as well the kingdom’s […]

James Wan offers his thanks after Aquaman passes $1 billion at the box office

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Warner Bros.’ Aquaman swam past the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office this past weekend, becoming the first DC Extended Universe release to reach the milestone, and the second-highest grossing DC movie of all time behind The Dark Knight Rises (a movie it should surpass in the coming weeks). Marking the occasion, director […]

Aquaman director James Wan is impressed that Marvel made Captain America and Thor so successful

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James Wan, director of the upcoming DC superhero blockbuster Aquaman, is impressed that Marvel made Captain America and Thor so successful, especially overseas. There’s no doubt that one of the most impressive things Marvel Studios has accomplished is getting people engaged and interested in what were once lesser known characters like Captain America and Thor. The […]

James Wan to co-direct Swamp Thing pilot as more casting breakdowns emerge

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Early in May, DC Entertainment announced that Aquaman director James Wan is developing a live-action Swamp Thing TV series for the upcoming DC Universe streaming service, where it will join the likes of Titans and Doom Patrol. It’s been reported this week that the series is looking to begin production in the fall, and now […]