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Marvel wanted to keep The Punisher and The Defenders away from each other

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It was always the plan for Marvel to keep two of their television properties The Punisher and The Defenders separate from one another. The Punisher is nearly with us, ready to land this Friday in its entirety on Netflix. The Jon Bernthal led series is the first solo outing for this latest screen incarnation of the […]

Thor: Ragnarok star Tessa Thompson discusses a cut scene hinting at Valkyrie’s bisexuality

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In an interview with Rolling Stone, Thor: Ragnarok actress Tessa Thompson has revealed that a scene alluding to her character’s bisexuality was left on the cutting-room floor. According to the actress, she convinced director Taika Waititi to direct a scene showing a woman leaving Valkyrie’s bedroom; a scene which had to be cut to keep […]

The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok arrives, Justice League marketing blitz, DC finds its Shazam, Deathstroke solo movie, CGI Venom and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, The Punisher, Daredevil, Runaways, X-23, Deadpool 2, Gambit, Venom, The Gifted, Justice League, Shazam, Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad 2, Deathstroke, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Gotham, Superman Lives and […]

This is what landed director Taika Waititi the Thor: Ragnarok gig

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Getting a high-profile directing gig in Hollywood is no small feat; especially when it’s an upcoming film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So how did director Taika Waititi, known primarily for his brilliant horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows, secure the job directing the third entry in the Thor franchise? Speaking to the New […]

Director Taika Waititi doesn’t see himself taking on a Star Wars film, prefers Marvel

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Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok is receiving critical raves far ahead of its release. Clearly, the director has done something right with the Thor franchise, and seems to understand the sci-fi genre quite well. So, what about another little-known sci-fi franchise called Star Wars? Would he be willing to tell a story in a Galaxy Far, […]

Thor: Ragnarok running time revealed, longest Thor movie to date

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Back in July, Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi suggested that the upcoming Phase Three blockbuster would run for around 100 minutes, which would have made it the shortest Marvel movie to date. Well, it turns out that isn’t the case after all, as the BBFC has now revealed the running time to be 130 minutes […]

New Black Panther trailer classified, expected to arrive this month

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We’re just a little over a week away from the start of Thor: Ragnarok’s international roll out, and it seems we can also expect to get a glimpse at Marvel’s next superhero blockbuster this month, with a new trailer for February’s Black Panther expected to arrive in October. Trailer Track is reporting that the British […]

Natalia Cordova-Buckley upped to series regular for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5

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Deadline is reporting that Natalia Cordova-Buckley has been upped to a series regular for the upcoming fifth season of ABC and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. The actress portrays the character of Elena ‘Yo-Yo’ Rodriguez and made her debut in season three as a recurring guest star. She also reprised the role for the six-part web […]

Peter Serafinowicz voicing Kang the Conqueror in LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

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Having portrayed the character of Garthan Saal in Guardians of the Galaxy, Peter Serafinowicz is returning to the Marvel universe this November, with CBM reporting that he is set to lend his voice to the villainous Kang the Conquerer in the upcoming video game sequel LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2. Serafinowicz has previously provided voices for LEGO […]