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Hugh Jackman compares Wolverine role to James Bond and Batman

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Retiring from the role of a beloved film character, especially a superhero, is a lot like a professional wrestler hanging up their boots; they may mean their words but the decision often doesn’t stick. Nevertheless, Hugh Jackman seemingly appears committed to being done with portraying Wolverine after going out in style with Logan, arguably one […]

The Punisher aiming for different approach to other Marvel TV shows

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The television side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going strong for a few years now, and has generally been well-received. Better yet: the shows are all drastically different from one another in content, and tone. Daredevil and Iron First have been full of action, while Jessica Jones focused more on character, and mature themes. […]

Marvel Studios to host 90 minute panel at San Diego Comic-Con

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Saturday, July 22nd is going to be a huge day for comic book movie fans at the San Diego Comic-Con International. We’ve already heard that Warner Bros. is bringing Justice League and Aquaman to Hall H, and now comes word that Marvel Studios will host a 90-minute panel, beginning at 5.30pm. Unlike Warner Bros., Marvel […]

The Week in Spandex – Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, The Batman and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Justice League, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, The Batman, Green Lantern Corps, Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, Hellboy Rise of the Blood Queen and more… The fourth […]

Guardians Inferno music video included on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 home entertainment release

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Last week it was announced that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is set to hit DVD, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on August 22nd, and now director James Gunn has revealed that the home-entertainment release will include a music video for ‘Guardians Inferno’, performed by The Sneepers with David Hasselhoff. “I’ve been dying to […]

Robert Downey Jr. wants to quit Iron Man role “before it’s embarrassing”

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This week sees Robert Downey Jr. making his eight appearance as Tony Stark (if you include his cameo in The Incredible Hulk) as the star dons the Iron Man armor once again for Marvel and Sony’s Spider-Man: Homecoming. We know we’ll be getting at least two more outings from Tony Stark in Avengers: Infinity War […]

Robert Downey Jr. explains why Tom Holland is a perfect Spider-Man

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Robert Downey Jr. and Spider-Man actor Tom Holland seem to share a lot of chemistry in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming. Not surprisingly, it looks like that comradery translates off-screen as well. In a recent interview with News Corp Australia Network, the Iron Man actor gushed over co-star Tom Holland and his portrayal of Spider-Man: “Tom is […]

The Week in Spandex – Spider-Man: Homecoming and the Spider-Verse, Infinity War and Deadpool 2 set photos, Wonder Woman breaks records, Batgirl casting rumours

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom, Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man, Captain Britain, Blade, Inhumans, The Defenders, Deadpool 2, X-Men: The New Mutants, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 2, Justice League, The Batman, Superman: Red Son, Batgirl, Gotham City Sirens, Arrow, Hellboy: Rise of […]

SDCC: Channing Tatum confirms he’s still attached to Gambit, but rethinking the approach after Deadpool and Logan

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Following yesterday’s Kingsman: The Golden Circle panel at the San Diego Comic-Con, Channing Tatum spoke to Comic Book and confirmed that – unlike directors Rupert Wyatt and Doug Liman – he’s yet to abandon 20th Century Fox’s planned X-Men spinoff Gambit. “Yeah, of course,” replied Tatum when asked if the Gambit movie is still moving ahead. […]