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Venom home-entertainment release will feature extended post-credits scene

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Warning. Spoilers for Venom’s post-credit scene follows…It may be separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Sony’s Venom took a leaf out of the MCU playbook with regards to post credits scenes, with the film featuring a stinger that set up the introduction of fan favourite villain Carnage in the inevitable sequel.In said scene, Tom […]

The success of Venom may stop Spider-Man’s rights returning to Marvel

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Because Venom was such a success, the chance that Spider-Man’s rights return to Marvel has become slimmer according to a box office analyst.Venom wasn’t exactly a hit with critics but fans went to see the Tom Hardy led film in droves, making Sony more than $500 million worldwide, and therefore becoming a truly successful venture for the studio.But […]

Venom passes $500 million worldwide, on course to become Sony’s most profitable Marvel release

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After setting an October opening weekend record at the domestic box office earlier this month, Sony’s Tom Hardy-led Spider-Man spinoff Venom has now pushed its worldwide haul beyond the half billion dollar mark in its fourth weekend.The film, based upon the fan favourite Marvel villain, has grossed $187.3 million domestically, plus a further $321.1 million […]

Venom the Duck joins Marvel Contest of Champions

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Kabam has released the latest upcoming for Marvel Contest of Champions, which introduced the bloodthirsty and cunning monster Venom the Duck! Check out his gameplay trailer, bio and stats and abilities here…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Luehh0PbN2AAn abject abomination crafted from the chaotic energy of the Contest itself and given shape by the monstrosity calling itself the Symbiote Supreme, Venom […]

Rumour: Detailed Venom plot overview leaks online

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Earlier this week a rumour surfaced claiming that the upcoming Venom movie from Sony Pictures would only briefly feature its titular symbiote, with the full Venom suit only making a fleeting appearance during the final battle as Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock battles the main villain.Well, CBM has now posted a purported leak of the film’s […]

Movie Review – Venom (2018)

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Venom, 2018.Directed by Ruben Fleischer. Starring Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Jenny Slate, Scott Haze, Michelle Lee, Sope Aluko, Reid Scott, Sam Medina, Jared Bankens, Wayne Pére, and Woody Harrelson.SynopsisWhen Eddie Brock acquires the powers of a symbiote, he will have to release his alter-ego “Venom” to save his life.Venom’s journey to the big […]

Venom was originally going to begin on the symbiote homeworld

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As Venom continues its run atop of the box office in its second weekend, director Ruben Fleischer has been chatting to CinemaBlend about the movie, revealing details of an abandoned idea for the opening scene which would have given a little more backstory on the symbiotes.“The beginning of the movie was a hard one,” said Fleischer. “Like, […]

Venom producer says sequel doesn’t need to be R-rated, even with Carnage involved

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Avi Arad, a producer for Venom, says that the sequel and depiction of Carnage doesn’t need to be rated R.R-rated superhero films are quite popular these days, thanks to the big success of movies like Deadpool and Logan. Venom is a movie that would have lent itself to such a rating but, however, the studio […]

Why Venom Should Get a Sequel

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George Chrysostomou wants to see a sequel to Venom…Critics and fans are once again divided around a film in 2018. We’ve already witnessed the high and lows of this new phase of apparent out of touch reviewers, with The Last Jedi receiving fan backlash whilst The Greatest Showman is poured over by the general public. Venom seems to be reaching […]