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Joss Whedon is pleased that Avengers: Infinity War deviated from his original Thanos plan

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Back in 2012, director Joss Whedon introduced Thanos into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the post-credits scene of The Avengers, and followed this up with with another brief cameo appearance in Avengers: Age of Ultron, setting the stage for the Mad Titan’s showdown with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in Avengers: Infinity War. Whedon of course was […]

Joss Whedon interested in directing a DC movie

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We know that Joss Whedon has decided to call time on his Marvel exploits with Avengers: Age of Ultron, having decided to hand over the reins on the Avengers franchise to Captain America: The Winter Soldier directors Anthony and Joe Russo for Avengers: Infinity War, but it seems he still has ambitions in the superhero […]

Joss Whedon is still on board as director for Batgirl, despite recent rumours

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Despite recent rumors that director Joss Whedon was no longer involved in the upcoming Batgirl film, the director may still be on board after all.  EW claims to have several sources confirming that Whedon is, in fact, still attached to the film. The report claims that Joss Whedon is actively writing the script, and that there have […]

That awesome Batman opening to Justice League originally had a more comedic tone, according to actor Holt McCallany

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Justice League has polarized fans, and isn’t exactly leaping-tall-buildings-in-a-single-bound at the box-office. However, one thing that everyone seems to agree on: the opening was awesome. Gotham City felt alive in a way that hasn’t been captured since Tim Burton’s Batman. The colors, dialogue, fight choreography… it simply felt right. Another pleasant surprise was (the EXCELLENT) Mindhunter’s […]

Jesse Eisenberg’s Lex Luthor and Kiersey Clemons’ Iris West reportedly absent from Justice League test screening

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A select few have recently been shown an early test screening of the upcoming Justice League film. While the audience has been sworn to secrecy, it has been let slip that at least one audience member (allegedly) called the movie: “fine”. Take that how you will. However, that’s not why we are here. There’s another interesting […]

Zack Snyder says he won’t be returning to help complete Justice League

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Despite rumors that he would be returning to the set of Justice League to assist Joss Whedon in finishing the film, it looks like Zack Snyder has stepped for good.  Speaking to Wired about his latest film Snow Steam Iron, a short film that he has shot entirely on an iPhone [watch the trailer here], the director […]

Justice League reshoots are maintaining Zack Snyder’s vision, according to recent reports

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Ever since Joss Whedon took over directing duties for Justice League, and has oversaw “extensive” reshoots, many fans have been wondering just what will end up on screen? So many rumors abound. Is the movie a mess? Has Joss Whedon simply retouched the film, or has he made major changes? Recent rumors have said the […]

Rumour: Zack Snyder may be returning to help finish Justice League

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In April we were hit with the news that Zack Snyder would be stepping down as director of Justice League in the wake of his daughter tragically passing away. In his place stepped Joss Whedon, who has allegedly spent the majority of production working on the connective tissue of the film, and trying to give it an […]

Joss Whedon says “it’s very doubtful that I would take on the two-part Avengers: Infinity War”

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Back during the height of the Sony hack, it was reported that Marvel Studios has lined up Captain America: The Winter Soldier helmers Anthony and Joe Russo to direct the two-part Avengers: Infinity War, and now as we count down to the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Joss Whedon has given the clearest indication […]

Joss Whedon discusses The Vision and Ultron from Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Earlier this week we caught our first glimpse of The Vision at the climax of the third trailer for Marvel’s hotly-anticipated sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron, and now director Joss Whedon has been speaking about the android superhero, who is set to be portrayed by Paul Bettany. “He’s someone who’s completely different than anybody else […]