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Bryan Singer talks X-Men: Apocalypse run time and praises Michael Fassbender

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During an appearance at the San Pedro International Film Festival to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Usual Suspects, Bryan Singer has been speaking about his latest return to the X-Men universe for next year’s X-Men: Apocalypse (via CBM). “It cuts a little long,” said Singer. “I think it’s gonna be a longer X-Men movie. […]

Carrie-Anne Moss’ Jessica Jones role revealed

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During last night’s Marvel/Netflix panel at the New York Comic Con, it was revealed that The Matrix star Carrie-Anne Moss is playing a gender-swapped version of the comic book character Jeryn Hogarth. In the Marvel comic universe, Hogarth is a lawyer who worked for Wendell Rand, father of Danny Rand, a.k.a. Iron Fist, and becomes […]

Powers Boothe joins Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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It looks like Powers Boothe is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the official Marvel site announcing that the actor is set for a recurring role in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Gideon Malick, “a notorious man whose loyalties remain a mystery.” SEE ALSO: Meet Werner Von Strucker in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. featurette […]

S.J. Clarkson directing first two episodes of Marvel’s Jessica Jones

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Ahead of its premiere next month, Marvel has announced that S.J. Clarkson (Orange Is the New Black, Dexter) is handling directing duties on the first two episodes of the Netflix series Jessica Jones. “S.J.’s vision of the material is spectacular. She drew performances from our cast that are nothing short of remarkable,” said executive producer/Head […]

Kurtwood Smith joins Marvel’s Agent Carter

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The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Kurtwood Smith (RoboCop, That ’70s Show) has signed on for a major recurring role in season two of Marvel’s Agent Carter, where he’ll play “Vernon Masters, a veteran of the War Department with a keen understanding of how to work the system.” SEE ALSO: Hayley Atwell featured on new […]

Iron Fist has been cast – according to Luke Cage’s Mike Colter

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We heard earlier today that Jessica Jones writer Scott Reynolds had joined the writing team for Iron Fist, which is set to debut on Netflix next year, but the question still remains: who is going to play Danny Rand? Well according to his buddy Luke Cage, the decision has already been made. “The actor has […]

Krysten Ritter and Mike Colter talk about the sex scenes in Jessica Jones

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Over the weekend at the Netflix TCA (via ComicBook), the stars of Jessica Jones were around to take questions about the first season, particularly after the announcement of a second series. One of the ‘hot’ topics of conversation however was the chemistry and relationship between Jessica (Krysten Ritter) and Luke Cage (Mike Colter). How did the […]

Netflix releases official loglines for Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Defenders

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Netflix has updated its catalogue with official loglines for its three upcoming Marvel TV shows in Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Defenders, although they’re very brief and don’t offer anything in the way of new information. Luke Cage – “In this Marvel live action series, a street-fighting ex-con battles crime on the streets of New York […]

Jon Bernthal discusses his role as The Punisher in Daredevil season 2

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With rumours swirling that Netflix is in development on his own solo series, Jon Bernthal has been speaking to Entertainment Weekly about his upcoming role as Frank Castle – a.k.a. The Punisher – in the second season of Marvel’s Daredevil. “He’s a man who put his on the line and really went through the ultimate […]