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The first cut of Avengers: Endgame was actually shorter than the theatrical version

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Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors for Avengers: Endgame, reveal that the first cut was actually shorter than the final cut. We know that the final theatrical cut of Avengers: Endgame is going to be over three hours long – a fact that many might consider a bit lengthy but with the excitement around the […]

Disney+ original programming, library titles, pricing and launch date revealed

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The Walt Disney Company has officially unveiled Disney+, the House of Mouse’s upcoming streaming service, which is set to launch in the United States on November 12th and will offer a huge mix of original and existing content from the company’s back catalogue for $6.99 per month, or an annual subscription of $69.99. With Year […]

Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd and the Russos talk Avengers: Endgame at UK Fan Event

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The Avengers: Endgame promotional tour paid a visit to London this week as Marvel Studios played host to a UK Fan Event for the hugely-anticipated superhero blockbuster ahead of its premiere later this month. Check out interviews with Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johannson (Black Widow), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man) and directors Joe and Anthony Russo here… […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Special #1

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Marvel Comics releases Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Special #1 this coming Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue right here… A ONE-SHOT SPECIAL FEATURING YOUR FAVORITE (AND UNEXPECTED) CHARACTERS FROM THE ORIGINAL STAR WARS TRILOGY! Move over, Boba Fett. The most dangerous bounty hunter in the galaxy isn’t […]

Comic Book Preview – War of the Realms: Punisher #1

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Frank Castle joins the War of the Realms this coming week as Marvel releases its tie-in War of the Realms: Punisher #1; check out a preview of the issue here… The War of The Realms has brought monsters to the streets of New York City, but New York has a monster all its own…Frank Castle, […]

Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man and the Wasp get the Cosbaby treatment from Hot Toys

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Hot Toys has unveiled a new wave of Cosbabies for the MCU which a battle damaged Iron Man, a Thanos and young Gamora collectible set, and an Iron Spider from the superhero epic Avengers: Infinity War along with the titular heroes from Ant-Man and the Wasp; check them out here… A new collectible set with […]

Avengers: Endgame directors reveal which Marvel movies to watch in preparation

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Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors of Avengers: Endgame, have revealed which Marvel movies they recommend people watch in preparation for the film. It isn’t long at all now until Avengers: Endgame kicks down the box office door for its April 25th release date. With just a couple of weeks left, you might be thinking […]

X-Men: Dark Phoenix gets a new poster and promo

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20th Century Fox has released a new poster and promo for the final instalment in its main X-Men series, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, which teases the transformation of Sophie Turner’s Jean Grey into the Phoenix; take a look here… SEE ALSO: X-Men: Dark Phoenix doesn’t have a Stan Lee cameo, but will include a tribute to […]

Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye set for Disney+ TV series featuring Kate Bishop

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Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton is set to make his grand return this month in Avengers: Endgame, after which he’ll be heading to the small screen to lead a new Hawkeye TV series for the upcoming Disney+ streaming service. According to Variety, the Marvel Studios-produced series will see Renner’s Hawkeye training up his successor Kate Bishop, […]

James Marsden open to Cyclops return when X-Men join the MCU

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Here’s one to file under “not going to happen”, but speaking to Comic Book, X-Men actor James Marsden has revealed that he’d like to reprise the role of Scott Summers, a.k.a. Cyclops, once the mutant superheroes make their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Sure, I’d be down,” replied Marsden when asked whether he’s open […]