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Chiwetel Ejiofor is excited to work with Sam Raimi on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

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Chiwetel Ejiofor recently confirmed that he’ll be reprising the role of Baron Mordo in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and now he has offered his thoughts on Sam Raimi taking over directorial duties for the second instalment of the Marvel franchise.In a recent interview with GamesRadar, Ejiofor revealed he is excited by the […]

Spider-Man 3 begins filming as Sony denies Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield casting reports

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It seems that cameras are now rolling on Sony and Marvel Studios’ as-yet-untitled Spider-Man 3, with Murphy’s Multiverse reporting that Sony’s Executive Marketing Director Camila Pacheco made the announcement at Brazil’s ExpoCine event.The film will see Tom Holland reprising the role of the web-slinger for his third solo outing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and […]

Marvel’s Helstrom Season 1 Episode 2 Review – ‘Viaticum’

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Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Marvel’s Helstrom…As tagline titles go the literal translation of episode two refers to anyone seeking absolution prior to their passing. An admission and forgiveness of all transgressions before either ascension or otherwise takes place. It also opens up the faith debate in terms of whether or not a […]

Marvel’s Helstrom Season 1 Episode 1 Review – ‘Mother’s Little Helpers’

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Martin Carr reviews the first episode of Helstrom…Showrunner Paul Zbyszewski has created in Helstrom something of substance. A dysfunctional family dynamic with far reaching ramifications, barely veiled contempt and more depth than Marvel television were banking on. Much of the success here comes down to casting which provides audiences with pitch perfect protagonists in Daimon […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #6

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Marvel Comics releases Star Wars: Bounty Hunters #6 this coming Wednesday, and you can check out a preview of the issue right here; take a look…TWO AGAINST ONE! With precious cargo and a price on his head, VALANCE must go to the only person in the galaxy he can trust. But the UNBROKEN CLAN has […]

Tatiana Maslany denies that she’s been cast as Marvel’s She-Hulk

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Last month it was reported by several reputable outlets that Orphan Black and Perry Mason star Tatiana Maslany has been cast in the title role of Marvel’s Disney+ series She-Hulk, and while it was never confirmed by the studio, Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo even took to social media to congratulate the actress on securing the […]

Nicolas Cage was originally cast as Doctor Doom in 2005’s Fantastic Four

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According to a filmmaker with knowledge of the production, Nicolas Cage was originally cast as Doctor Doom in the 2005 Fantastic Four movie.While many are familiar with Nicolas Cage’s brush with playing Superman, the world might be surprised to hear that Cage was originally cast as Doctor Doom before being replaced by Julian McMahon in […]

Funko unveils Marvel’s WandaVision Pop! Vinyl figures

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2020 was supposed to mark the big launch of Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but fans have been made to wait due to the global health crisis, which has pushed back the majority of new film and television content into 2021.Marvel is set to deliver one welcome Christmas present however with the premiere […]

Spider-Man 3 doesn’t need Doctor Strange as a mentor says Spider-Verse director

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Peter Ramsey, the director of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, says that Spider-Man 3 shouldn’t have Doctor Strange in a mentor role as Spidey doesn’t need him.It was recently announced that Doctor Strange would be joining Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3. However, one Marvel director doesn’t think the film should use him as a mentor like […]