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Scarlett Johansson says Black Widow couldn’t have been made five to ten years ago

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Scarlett Johansson, the star of Black Widow, says that the film couldn’t have been made five to ten years ago. Fans have been waiting for a Black Widow movie for years and this year it is finally happening. While there is excitement from the MCU fanbase, some are saying that they missed their moment with […]

Long-range tracking for Marvel’s Black Widow suggests $90 million – $130 million domestic opening

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Assuming its release isn’t derailed by the coronavirus a la No Time To Die, Marvel Studios will unleash its long-awaited Black Widow solo movie this May as Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff kicks off Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And, as has become customary for Marvel these past few years, it looks like the […]

Black Widow promo art offers new look at Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff

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With less than two months to go until Marvel launches Phase Four of its Cinematic Universe, we’ve got a look at a new piece of promotional artwork for the Black Widow movie courtesy of a new Topps trading card featuring Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Marvel’s Black Widow promo image offers […]

Ghost in the Shell producer addresses Scarlett Johansson casting controversy

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Back in April, Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks released the first image of Scarlett Johansson as The Major in the upcoming live-action manga adaptation Ghost in the Shell, prompting a wave of criticism towards another instance of Hollywood “whitewashing”. Speaking to Buzzfeed, producer Steven Paul has addressed – and attempted to play down – the controversy, […]

Black Widow promo cards showcase Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova

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Topps has revealed two new trading cards for Marvel’s upcoming solo movie Black Widow which offer another look at Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff along with her “sister” Yelena Belova, played by MCU newcomer Florence Pugh; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Marvel’s Black Widow promo image offers best look yet at Taskmaster SEE ALSO: Marvel’s Black […]

Blu-ray Review – Jojo Rabbit (2019)

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Jojo Rabbit, 2019. Directed by Taika Waititi. Starring Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Taika Waititi, Rebel Wilson, Stephen Merchant, Alfie Allen, Sam Rockwell, and Scarlett Johansson. SYNOPSIS: Jojo Rabbit, a coming-of-age World War II story with humor and heart, arrives on Blu-ray with a light smattering of bonus features. The film has some missteps, as […]

Marvel’s Black Widow gets a Super Bowl spot and four character posters

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A new TV spot was released for Marvel’s Black Widow during last night’s Super Bowl, giving a us a peek at some previously unseen footage from the next instalment in the MCU. You can find it below, along with four new characters featuring Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Melina Vostokoff (Rachel Weisz), […]

Taron Egerton and Scarlett Johansson wanted for Little Shop of Horrors remake

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According to a report over at Full Circle Cinema, offers are out to Taron Egerton (Rocketman) and Scarlett Johansson (Avengers: Endgame) to star in Warner Bros.’ long-planned big screen remake of Little Shop of Horrors. Based upon the Alan Menken and Howard Ashman musical, which was itself adapted from Roger Corman’s low-budget 1960 feature The […]

Hot Toys’ Avengers: Infinity War Black Widow Movie Masterpiece Series figure revealed

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Hot Toys has revealed its 1/6th scale Movie Masterpiece Series Black Widow collectible figure which is based on the likeness of Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming Marvel superhero epic Avengers: Infinity War; take a look at the official promotional images here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles SEE ALSO: Hot Toys’ Avengers: Infinity War Thanos Movie […]

Exclusive preview of Titan’s Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War Official Collector’s Edition

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Dropping on the shelves come May 2018 is Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War Official Collector’s Edition from Titan Publishing.  Arriving in both soft and hardcovers, this all-in-one guide is crammed with everything that has gone into the making of Marvel Studios’ most anticipated movie of 2018, Avengers: Infinity War.  Check out the images below on what […]