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Fox’s X-Men series Gifted looks likely for a series order, as does The CW’s Black Lightning

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After the success of FX’s Legion – the visually dynamic show from Fargo showrunner Noah Hawley, revolving around the son of Professor X – it seems likely that Fox will give a green light to another X-Men themed project. Gifted is about two ordinary parents that are forced to go on the run when they discover […]

Ryan Reynolds welcomes Josh Brolin as Cable in Deadpool 2

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20th Century Fox’s search for its Cable came to an end yesterday as the studio announced that Josh Brolin will be taking on the role of Nathan Summers in Deadpool 2 (along with, potentially, the X-Force film and third Deadpool). Following the announcement Ryan Reynolds took to Twitter to jokingly share his thoughts on Brolin’s […]

Cable gets cast in Deadpool 2, Del Toro directing a Star Wars movie, Hela in Avengers: Infinity War and more – Daily News Roundup

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BROLIN 4 CABLE After weeks and weeks and weeks of speculation, it has finally been revealed who will play Cable in the upcoming Deadpool 2, which sees Ryan Reynolds reprise his role as the Merc With a Mouth. Was it Pierce Brosnan? Was it Michael Shannon? Was it Brad Pitt? Was it that guy from […]

Josh Brolin will star as Cable in Deadpool 2

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After a very long search, Deadpool 2 has finally found its Cable. The Hollywood Reporter has revaled Sicario actor Josh Brolin has been cast as the mutant mercenary in the hotly-anticipated sequel and the deal is said to include up to four films. Deadpool 2 is one of them while Brolin could reprise the role in Deadpool 3 and the long planned X-Force film. […]

Patrick Stewart on Star Trek: The Next Generation and his transition to film

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These days, Sir Patrick Stewart is a household name. The masses know him as Professor X, but before his casting in X-Men, Mr. Stewart was primarily known as Captain Jean Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. However, it was not a particularly easy transition. Talking to The Frame, Sir Patrick opened up about […]

The Week in Spandex – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, The Defenders, New Warriors, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel Zombies, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Inhumans, The Defenders, Jessica Jones, Daredevil, The Punisher, New Warriors, Cloak & Dagger, X-Men, Deadpool 2, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, Man of Steel, Gotham, DC’s Legends of […]

Fox paid Marvel just $2.6 million for the rights to the X-Men

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While 20th Century Fox’s X-Men movies haven’t always been met with the best of reactions from fans and critics, there’s no denying they’ve been incredibly successful at the box office, with the ten films to date having grossed just shy of $5 billion worldwide. Details have now emerged regarding the initial 1993 deal between Fox […]

More Transformers sequels, Daniel Craig staying on for more Bond, Deadpool 2 casting update and more – Daily News Roundup

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TILL ALL ARE ONE… If you thought the series was set to be done after Transformers: The Last Knight, you’d be very wrong! Not only are we getting another sequel and a Bumblebee spin-off, it’s being reported that Paramount have another fourteen movies planned in the Transformers universe. Yes, fourteen. “There are 14 stories written and there’s […]

Pierce Brosnan says Cable casting rumour for Deadpool 2 was “fabricated”

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Back in January, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Pierce Brosnan shared a few photos to social media, which prompted speculation that the former 007 was being lined up for the role of Cable in 20th Century Fox’s Deadpool 2. A couple of weeks later, a report from Meet the Movie Press claimed that Brosnan was […]

What Do Star Ratings Really Mean?

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Eddy Gardiner on star ratings… Star ratings have a habit of ruling film criticism. Bus posters and billboards particularly love their eye-catching nature, and indeed it makes sense to advertise with such a clear visual aid in areas where people will only grab a quick glance at the poster in question. Even if there’s a small […]