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Jeremy Irons and George MacKay to star in spy thriller Munich

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Netflix and Turbine Studios have set Jeremy Irons (Watchmen) and George MacKay (1917) to star in Munich, a feature adaptation of Robert Harris’ spy thriller novel which is being directed by German filmmaker Christian Schwochow (Bad Banks, The Crown). As reported by THR, Munich “is set in fall 1938 as Europe stands on the brink […]

The Lion King with film critic Hannah Wales | The Pick of the Flicks Podcast #83

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On The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, a different guest drops in every week to chat about their favourite film. This week, film critic Hannah Wales joins the podcast to delve into the childhood nostalgia of Disney’s animated The Lion King… On this week’s episode of The Pick of the Flicks Podcast, film critic Hannah […]

Watchmen: An HBO Limited Series Blu-ray and DVD release details revealed

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Warner Bros. has announced the home entertainment release of HBO’s acclaimed limited series Watchmen which will hit Blu-ray and DVD on June 1st; check out the cover artwork and special features below… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Amazon US or Amazon UK Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, Watchmen embraces […]

The End is Nigh in trailer for HBO’s Watchmen

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After months of short teasers and little information, HBO has finally released the first teaser trailer for the Watchmen TV series. From Lost showrunner Damon Lindelof, the series will be both a sequel and original story to the graphic novel from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Watch the teaser below… Watchmen followed an alternate history where superheroes […]

Hooded Justice featured in Watchmen set photos as new character rumours surface

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Rather than a direct adaptation, Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen series is set to deliver a brand new story set in the world of the Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons comic book series, albeit set in the present day. Nevertheless, it looks like we can expect to see plenty of callbacks and references to the original source […]

Rumour: Jeremy Irons’ Watchmen role reportedly revealed

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Last week it was reported that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League star Jeremy Irons has signed on for a role in HBO and Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen TV series, where it was said he’ll be portraying “an aging and imperious Lord of a British manor”. Well, according to That Hashtag Show, Irons’ character […]

Blu-ray Review – Justice League (2017)

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Justice League, 2017. Directed by Zack Snyder. Starring Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Amy Adams, Ciarán Hinds, Diane Lane, Amber Heard, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, Billy Crudup, J.K. Simmons, Kiersey Clemons and Jeremy Irons. SYNOPSIS: After the death of Superman, Batman has to assemble a team of superheroes […]

Superman meets Alfred in Justice League deleted scene

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With less than two weeks to go until the home entertainment release of Justice League, a deleted scene has surfaced from the DC superhero blockbuster which – as glimpsed in the trailer – sees Alfred (Jeremy Irons) meeting Superman (Henry Cavill) for the first time; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Justice League: What the hell […]

Movie Review – Red Sparrow (2018)

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Red Sparrow, 2018. Directed by Francis Lawrence. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Joely Richardson, Charlotte Rampling and Jeremy Irons. SYNOPSIS: After a career-ending injury, a budding prima ballerina finds herself unable to pay for her mother’s life saving medical treatment.  Her uncle, a high-ranking government official, recruits her to Russian intelligence as a […]