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Zendaya joins Marvel and Sony’s Spider-Man reboot in key role

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Deadline is reporting that actress and singer Zendaya (Shake It Up) has signed on for a key role in Sony and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man reboot. The site reveals that Zendaya is set to play a character called Michelle, and that it is unclear at this point whether she’ll be a love-interest for Peter Parker, who […]

Why Deadpool’s Success Should Surprise No One

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This week, Neil Calloway argues that Deadpool’s success should not come as a surprise… With Deadpool breaking box office records around the world (a bigger opening than The Force Awakens in Russia, oddly), and has been the surprising hit of the 2016 so far, making more than double its budget back in its opening weekend […]

Spidey and Doctor Strange battle the Goblin in clip from Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6 – ‘Miles From Home’

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Marvel has released a clip from this Sunday’s episode of Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6, which sees Spidey teaming up with Doctor Strange to battle the Goblin; check it out here… BIG HEROES! BIG VILLAINS! AND BIGGER ADVENTURES this week, Share Your Universe with a brand new episode of MARVEL’S ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VS. THE […]

Spider-Man will form a relationship with someone in Captain America: Civil War

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Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are still very much in the dark on Spider-Man’s role in Captain America: Civil War, but a new feature on the movie in Empire claims that he will form a relationship with someone over the course of the film. The magazine suggests that Spider-Man won’t be introduced in the movie […]

Leonardo DiCaprio on turning down the role of Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels

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During an interview with Shortlist, Leonardo DiCaprio has been speaking about some of the roles that he passed on his career, revealing that George Lucas wanted him to play Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels, but he decided to turn the offer down. “I did have a meeting with George Lucas about [the Star […]

Sony shifts Spider-Man and Jumanji release dates, Disney brings Pirates of the Caribbean 5 forward

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With Disney and Lucasfilm pushing back the release date of Star Wars: Episode VIII from May 26th to December 17th 2017, Sony has responded by reshuffling a couple of its own big blockbuster releases. The studio’s Jumanji reboot, which was originally slated for December 25th 2017, has now been brought forward to July 28th 2017, shifting as […]

Tom Holland and Kevin Feige talk Spider-Man reboot

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With Tom Holland set to swing into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Spider-Man next year with an appearance in Captain America: Civil War, the young actor has been speaking to the Belfast Telegraph about the Phase Three launching film, and how it’s made him “ten times more excited” for the 2017 solo reboot. “Captain America: […]

Sony sets release dates for The Emoji Movie and Peter Rabbit, delays animated Spider-Man film

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Sony Pictures Animation has announced release dates for three of its upcoming projects, with The Emoji Movie set to land on August 11th 2017, followed by Peter Rabbit on March 23rd 2018 and the animated Spider-Man feature on December 21st 2018. The Spider-Man movie – which will be based on a treatment by The LEGO Movie’s […]

Comic Book Review – Spidey #1 Halloween ComicFest Edition

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Tai Freligh reviews Spidey #1 Halloween ComicFest Edition… Think you know everything about Peter Parker’s early days? Think again. It’s action, adventure and a rip-roaring romp in classic Marvel style as Spidey swings onto shelves this winter! Featuring adventures from throughout the web-slinging wonder’s younger years, it’s a return to the days of overdue homework, not […]