James Gunn Agrees Shazam is ‘The Original Captain Marvel’ #movienews

Zachary Levi isn’t technically wrong in referring to DC’s Shazam! as the original Captain Marvel, and James Gunn wants people to know that. Following Zack Snyder’s Justice League and James Wan’s Aquaman, the next DC Comics movie slated to enter production (as part of DC’s ongoing cinematic universe) is David F. Sandberg’s Shazam!, starring Levi as the eponymous character.

Warner Bros. confirmed Levi’s casting earlier this week, and the actor has been identifying his character as Captain Marvel ever since, which some regard as an insult to Marvel Entertainment considering that they have their own Captain Marvel (played by Brie Larsson in the MCU). Gunn – who’s most well-known ...

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Thor: Ragnarok Projected to Earn $400M Worldwide by Sunday #movienews

Marvel Studios’ latest film, Thor: Ragnarok, is projected to gross over $400 million worldwide by Sunday. Anticipation is ramping up in the final few days before Ragnarok goes wide with fans around the world eager to see what is next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The third installment in Chris Hemsworth’s solo franchise has so far only debuted in half of the international markets, and it is already performing well. The movie earned over $100 million internationally last weekend in its debut, setting the stage nicely for the full global launch this weekend.

Thor 3 has been out in theaters for almost a week (thanks to a slightly early launch ...

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Hulk & Rocket Raccoon Become Buddies in Avengers: Infinity War #movienews

Hulk will make a new friend during Avengers: Infinity War in Rocket Raccoon. Excitement is in the air for the upcoming slate of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, not only because Thor: Ragnarok is starting to roll out in theaters, but thanks to Infinity War being right around the corner. It may seem like Marvel Studios’ most ambitious film is not that close, but the reality is it will be in cinemas worldwide in about six months. The anticipation has only just begun and will surely ramp up once the marketing campaign begins – and Marvel finally releases the first Avengers: Infinity War trailer.

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Peter Parker’s a Millennial In Spider-Man: Homecoming Honest Trailer #movienews

Spider-Man: Homecoming has become the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie to get the Honest Trailers treatment. The latest Spidey reboot was a big commercial success and won critics over with its brisk pace and sharp sense of humor, but it was as much a coming-of-age tale as it was a superhero movie. Placing Peter Parker deep into high school life allowed him to experience all the ups and downs of adolescence while simultaneously slinging webs and fighting crime in one tight two-hour package.

Homecoming added up to one of the MCU’s biggest successes, and a triumph for Sony Pictures as it teamed up with Marvel to reinvigorate the Spider-Man franchise. It stands as one of the most fun, thrilling installments in the entire mega-franchise, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect. Even good Marvel movies are not safe from the biting wit of Screen Junkies’ Honest Trailers series, which ...

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Spike Lee’s Black Klansman Casts Corey Hawkins & Topher Grace #movienews

Oscar-nominated director Spike Lee cast Corey Hawkins and Topher Grace in his upcoming film, Black Klansman. These announcements come on the heels of earlier news that Adam Driver (Girls, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) has also joined the cast and will be playing an undercover cop. Black Klansmen will be Lee’s first narrative feature since 2015’s Chi-Raq, which was the first original film released by Amazon Studios.

In addition to directing, Lee is co-writing the Black Klansman script, which is adapted from the Ron Stallworth memoir of the same name. He will also co-produce alongside Jordan Peele (Get Out). Now, Black Klansman has added two more to its ...

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First Look At Steven Spielberg’s The Post Assembles Its All-Star Cast #movienews

The first image from Steven Spielberg’s The Post has hit the web and highlights the incredible cast he’s assembled for the true story. Spielberg is one of the most prolific directors in the business and has built his storied career by doing blockbusters, dramas, and everything else in between. His two most recent directorial efforts are a perfect sample of his filmography thanks to his political drama Bridge of Spies and big CGI fantasy flick The BFG. Next up for Spielberg however, he’ll be diving back into drama with a story that is extremely topical.

It was announced near the beginning of the year that Spielberg had ...

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The Last Jedi: Luke’s Hideout Contains a Major Prequel Connection #movienews

Star Wars has always been full of mysteries, even before The Force Awakens came along, but thanks to the cinematic revival, fans are dying to know the answers to questions like Snoke’s identity and Rey’s parentage, but one of the biggest curiosities is the story of Luke Skywalker after Return of the Jedi. After his near complete absence from the marketing for Episode VII, it turned out he was barely even in the movie, only showing up at the last moment when Rey finds his island of exile on Ahch-To.

While there are a number of books that take place between the events of RotJ and TFA, detailing the fall of the Empire, the rise of the ...

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We Already Know One Thor: Ragnarok Deleted Scene #movienews

Marvel Studios and Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok changed certain scenes during reshoots, but thanks to photos from the film’s New York City set, we know of at least one deleted scene. Marvel is notorious for keeping the productions on its various projects as under wraps as possible and while many of the larger set pieces can be kept secret because they’re shot on sound stages, scenes shot out in the open – like on a busy New York City sidewalk – are harder to keep from leaking online. Certainly, Marvel fans have learned quite a lot from various set photos over the years, including getting glimpses at climactic moments or finding out that ...

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Andy Dick Fired From Movie Over Sexual Assault Allegations #movienews

Andy Dick has been fired from the movie Raising Buchanan after allegations of sexual assault. There was a period of time when it seemed like the comedian and actor was in everything funny. After appearing on the sketch comedy program The Ben Stiller Show, Dick starred in three movies in 1994. Including voiceover work, he repeatedly had years with three movies to his name, including 1997, 2000, and 2006, and topped that in 2007 with four. All the while working frequently on television, including as a regular on the sitcom NewsRadio. In recent years he has participated in celebrity roasts, had a cameo in Zoolander 2, and currently plays himself on the Netflix series Love.

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The Crow Movie Sequel Almost Had a Female Lead #movienews

James O’Barr – the creator of The Crow graphic novel – has revealed his unused pitch for a sequel to the 1994 movie adaptation. The Crow is considered one of the best comic book films of the nineties, thanks to its Gothic visuals, exciting action scenes, and the charismatic performance by star Brandon Lee. Tragically, the young actor was killed during filming in an onset accident involving a prop gun.

The Crow later became a franchise with three sequels, a TV series and even a video game. The first sequel – The Crow: City Of Angels – featured a new character played by Vincent Perez, returning to life to avenge the death of his son. Despite ...

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MoviePass Has Altered Its Terms of Service #movienews

The unlimited movies for one monthly fee site MoviePass has altered its terms of service in a way that might be hinting at increased prices. It’s only been a few months since MoviePass captured the attention of moviegoers nationwide, after drastically lowering its prices. Depending on the market one loved in, MoviePass used to cost customers up to $50 per month for the privilege of being able to see one movie every day of the year, but back in August, the service shocked everyone by slashing its monthly price to a universal $9.95.

This Netflix-like price entitled MoviePass subscribers to attend a screening of a different movie every single day if they so chose, with a few caveats. ...

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Taika Waititi Wants to Direct Ragnarok 2, Not Thor 4 #movienews

Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi tells Screen Rant that any potential sequel he’s involved with for Marvel Studios would feel less like Thor 4 and more like Thor: Ragnarok 2. Though its domestic release is still a few days out, Thor: Ragnarok has already become a major hit at the international box office and amongst critics, currently holding a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s the best reviewed Marvel Studios production to date. While it remains to be seen how much that influences domestic audiences, current projections have the third installment in the Thor franchise opening at $100 million or more, which would certainly be ...

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Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam Movie Finds a Writer #movienews

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s solo Black Adam film is moving a little closer to production, as the DC supervillain solo film has just recruited a new screenwriter, Adam Sztykiel (Due Date).

Black Adam is traditionally a nemesis of Shazam, and when it was announced Johnson would take on the role, it was assumed by most he would debut in David F. Sandberg’s 2019 big screen iteration of that hero (which recently cast Chuck alum Zachary Levi as its titular hero). However, Johnson will reportedly not be present in that film, as the villain will get his own film before taking on the rest of the DC ...

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Thor: Ragnarok Director Wants to Stick With Thor For Future Marvel Movies #movienews

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With everyone already talking about when – not if – there will be a sequel to this year’s Thor: Ragnarok, has anyone actually thought whether to ask director Taika Waititi if he wants to stick with the God of Thunder for another movie? Well, the sparks seemed to fly on the set of this year’s blockbuster, because it sounds like Hemsworth and Waititi aren’t done just yet.

Praise is already flooding in for Ragnarok, and as the MCU’s highest-rated movie, Kevin Feige is presumably right in his confidence that Marvel will work ...

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Features BB-8 vs. BB-9E Scene #movienews

Globular astromech droid BB-8 will cross paths with his First Order counterpart BB-9E during a scene in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. BB-8, of course, was one of the breakout stars in The Force Awakens, and now his model of robot is set to be an integral part of the sequel trilogy. In addition to rusty-looking BB units the Resistance uses, the villains of the story will have their own cute droid at their disposal. If it weren’t for the Porgs, BB-9E would have stolen the merchandising spotlight, getting the Sphero and Funko treatments well before the movie comes out.

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Creed 2 Gets Official 2018 Release Date #movienews

Sylvester Stallone’s Creed 2 is now officially scheduled to hit U.S. theaters on November 21, 2018. The Creed sequel will once again star Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky Balboa’s (Stallone) late rival-turned friend Apollo Creed – with Stallone reprising his own iconic role as the “Italian Stallion”, who now serves as the coach and mentor for the son of Creed.

2015’s Creed was a passion project for writer/director Ryan Coogler, who was inspired to make the film by his own father’s love for the Rocky franchise and what it represents. The film was both a critical darling and box office success (grossing $173 million worldwide against a $35 million budget), all ...

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Thor: Ragnarok Introduces A Classic Superhero – And Immediately Kills Them Off #movienews

[WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Thor: Ragnarok.]

In Thor: Ragnarok, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) teams up with Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), but the movie also seems to briefly introduce the classic comic book version of Valkyrie, Brunnhilde – only to kill her off immediately. In both of the first two Thor standalone movies set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thor has teamed up with fellow comic book characters, though typically the Warriors Three. Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok goes in a different direction instead, having the God of Thunder work with his fellow Avengers teammate Bruce Banner aka the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) and ...

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The Best Celebrity and Movie-Themed Costumes From Halloween 2017 #movienews

Outside of comic book and pop culture conventions and expos, Halloween is the one time of the year in which everyone dresses up as their favorite fictional characters and show exactly where their interests are. It’s common for the year’s biggest movies and TV shows to influence the Halloween season – and Halloween 2017 is no different, with Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman leading the list of costume searches. What’s more, actors, actresses, and other celebrities like to get in on the fun, too. Below, we’ve compiled some of the best celebrity costumes from Halloween 2017 so far.

Gwenyth Paltrow (Se7en)

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Halloween (2018) Adds Zac Efron To Its Cast? [Updated] #movienews

[UPDATE: Blood Disgusting is reporting that Efron has not, in fact, joined the Halloween sequel cast. The rest of this story has been left as it was originally published.]

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Zac Efron has heavily hinted that he’ll be appearing in the forthcoming sequel to John Carpenter’s seminal horror classic, Halloween. Originally released in 1978, the first entry in the Halloween franchise saw unstable serial killer Michael Myers (not to be confused with the Austin Powers actor) wreak havoc in the town Haddonfield on Halloween night, tormenting and almost killing poor Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) in the process. A mixed ...

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Venom Will Include Scenes Set in Asia #movienews

Sony’s upcoming Venom movie will feature scenes set in Asia, a new casting call has revealed. Zombieland’s Ruben Fleischer is directing this Marvel Comics adaptation for Sony, with Tom Hardy in the title role as Venom (aka Eddie Brock, a photographer that bonds with an alien symbiote). Fans recently learned that Hardy’s performance in the movie is set to include motion capture work.

Hardy – who has the support of Venom’s comic book creator, Todd McFarlane – could well be facing off against other symbiote characters in the Venom film, according to a recent rumor. Whoever it is that Hardy ends up fighting in the film, the first entry in Sony’s Marvel Universe, Venom‘s action quotient is expected to be epic: ...

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Strangers Things: [SPOILER]’s Original Death Revealed #movienews

[SPOILERS for Stranger Things 2 ahead.]

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It turns out that Bob’s (Sean Astin) death on Stranger Things 2 was originally going to be much darker and more shocking. Stranger Things is without a doubt one of the most popular Netflix original shows the streaming service has ever produced. With its second season, viewers were brought back into the strange world of Hawkins, Indiana and caught up with the adventures of their favorite characters all over again, with some new faces thrown into the mix across nine compelling episodes. One of those episodes broke the hearts of the millions watching however, when fans saw one particular character killed off in gruesome fashion.

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Justice League: Henry Cavill Feels DC Made ‘Right Mistakes’ #movienews

Justice League star Henry Cavill says the DC films have made the “right mistakes.” Cavill starred in the soft launch of Warner Bros’ DC Comics-based universe, leading Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel in 2013, and returned for another starring role – and co-headlining with the Dark Knight – in Snyder’s 2016 followup, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. However, while Man of Steel received middling reviews, Batman V Superman, and the second official universe installment, David Ayer’s Suicide Squad, were largely panned by critics. The films were also met by divisive reactions among moviegoers but managed to be successful at the box office.

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Flash Gordon is the Biggest Inspiration for Thor: Ragnarok #movienews

Director Taika Waititi has exclusively revealed that cult ’80s movie Flash Gordon is the biggest influence for his sci-fi threequel Thor: Ragnarok. Taking the box office by storm, the God of Thunder seems to have struck gold (and lightning) for the third time, and it could all be thanks to the flowing hair of Sam J. Jones’ portrayal of Flash.

Both Flash Gordon and Thor may come from the colorful pages of comic books, feature colorful villains, and flying heroes, but it would be easy to end the similarities there. Looking at 2011’s Thor and the 2013 sequel Thor: The Dark World, you would be hard pushed to find ...

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Hayao Miyazaki’s New Film Titled How Do You Guys Live? #movienews

Hayao Miyazaki has revealed the title for his next feature-length directorial effort. The creator of such animated films as Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and My Cousin Totoro announced his retirement from filmmaking (again) in 2013, after completing the 2012 film The Wind Rises. However, four years after his announcement, Miyazaki has decided to return to his creative pursuits for a final feature film, and his reason for doing so is as personal as his entire filmography: he wants to make a film for his grandson.

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Luke Wields A Lightsaber In Official Japanese Star Wars 8 Poster #movienews

Luke Skywalker is wielding his old lightsaber once again in an official international poster for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The original trilogy protagonist is set to have a substantial role in this December’s highly-anticipated sequel, and there are many burning questions about the character fans want answered. In addition to Luke’s reasoning for exile and whether or not he’ll full commit to Rey’s training, many want to know if he will use a lightsaber at some point in the movie. For most of the Episode VIII marketing campaign, Skywalker was seen sans weaponry, with a walking stick his main accessory.

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Why Hulk Is ‘Smarter’ In Thor: Ragnarok #movienews

Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi has explained why Hulk is so much smarter in the new Marvel Cinematic Universe adventure. The mean green character has had quite an evolution since his days in Marvel’s comic books, beginning with the classic TV series The Incredible Hulk, starring Lou Ferrigno as the title character and Bill Bixby as Bruce Banner from 1977-1982; to the film versions Hulk in 2003 (starring Eric Bana) and The Incredible Hulk (starring Edward Norton) in 2008.

Of course, Mark Ruffalo took up the mantle of playing Banner and the Hulk in 2012’s The Avengers and once again in Avengers: Age of Ultron in 2015, and this week, he’ll transform into the character for ...

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Finn Recovers From Injuries In Star Wars: The Last Jedi Photo #movienews

As the hype machine for Star Wars: The Last Jedi kicks into hyperspace, franchise star John Boyega shares a new behind-the-scenes photo that shows Finn recovering from injuries – presumably the ones he suffered at the end of The Force Awakens.

Helping lead 2015’s Episode VII to greatness, Boyega starred alongside Daisy Ridley and Oscar Isaacs as the “new blood” in the next chapter of the Star Wars saga. Finn may have started out the movie as an unwilling drone of the First Order, but ended up as a heroic part of the Resistance by the time the credits rolled. It was always ...

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Akira: Taika Waititi Wants to Adapt the Comics, Not the Anime #movienews

Taika Waititi has spoken about his involvement with the live action version of Akira – and how he would go about adapting the story. The Akira anime was adapted from a cyberpunk manga series of the same name by Katsuhiro Otomo – who also wrote and directed the movie. The anime is rightly considered a groundbreaking piece of work and helped popularize anime in the West.

Since 2002, Warner Bros. has mounted several attempts at making a live action Akira, with various actors, directors and writers being attached. Filmmakers such as George Miller, Stephen Norrington, Jaume Collet-Serra and – most recently – Jordan Peele have been approached or worked on ...

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Marvel Stars Pitched All-Female MCU Superhero Film #movienews

Tessa Thompson has revealed which other Marvel Cinematic Universe actors helped her to pitch an all-female MCU movie to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Thompson, who costars as the warrior Valkyrie in Thor: Ragnarok (which is already playing in theaters overseas), had previously revealed that she and several others had pitched an all-female Marvel superhero film to Feige, but neglected at the time to mention who else was involved with the meeting.

It turns out that several female MCU stars were involved in pitching the idea to Feige, including Scarlett Johansson (who plays Natasha Romanoff aka. Black Widow) and the three female leads in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies; Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Karen ...

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Ant-Man & The Wasp Set Photos Hint At Hank Pym Flashback #movienews

New set photos from Ant-Man and the Wasp emerge online, teasing a flashback sequence featuring Hank Pym and his wife, Janet van Dyne. While Marvel Studios is busy promoting Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther, the company is also still hard a work with their other projects that are still production, including the Ant-Man sequel. The film will see the return of Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang as the current iteration of the shrinking hero, as well as the introduction of the new Wasp with Evangeline Lily’s Hope van Dyne taking over the suit that her mother initially wore.

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Captain Marvel Starts Filming February 2018 #movienews

Carol Danvers is finally preparing to blast off into the cosmos as the MCU’s Captain Marvel gets a confirmed date to start shooting. The first female-lead Marvel movie aims to rival the DCEU’s Wonder Woman, and hopes are high that Oscar-winner Brie Larson can carry Captain Marvel to intergalactic glory.

As the 21st movie on the MCU’s impressive slate, Captain Marvel will suit up Larson in the role as the United States Air Force officer-turned-superhero. With Captain Marvel bringing to a close the MCU’s Phase 3, it is currently unknown what Kevin Feige’s plans are beyond Danvers’ entry to the franchise, but expect it and the likes of Avengers: Infinity War to change the landscape ...

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Star Wars 7: Mark Hamill Didn’t Sign On to Return Until Harrison Ford Did #movienews

Mark Hamill has revealed he did not sign on to reprise Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Force Awakens until co-star Harrison Ford agreed to play Han Solo one last time.

J.J. Abrams’ 2015 film ushered fans back into the Star Wars mythos with a fresh narrative and new generation of characters breathing life into the franchise. However, the legacy characters, spearheaded by Luke, Han and Leia, remain the backbone and beating heart of the famed saga. And while Hamill was relegated to the back seat in The Force Awakens, having only a ...

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Batman: The Brave & the Bold Returns in Scooby-Doo Team-Up Movie #movienews

Get a look at the first trailer for team-up animated movie Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Though everyone is excited about Batman’s return in the upcoming Justice League movie, that’s not the only thing the Dark Knight has on the horizon. Batman will also be appearing in the animated world for a team-up, specifically from Batman: The Brave and the Bold, though with a group of heroes a bit different than what he’s used to. It’s going to be Batman teaming up with Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. to take on many of his longtime rivals in Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

As weird as it may sound, this actually is not the first time Batman and Scooby have crossed paths. Batman and Robin have helped Scooby and his friends solve mysteries in the old Scooby-Doo ...

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The Rock Gives Heartfelt Salute to Stan Lee #movienews

Dwayne Johnson shares an emotional salute to comic book legend Stan Lee on social media. The former wrestler burst onto the scene with the 2001 film, The Mummy Returns, which kickstarted his acting career. Needless to say, The Rock’s career in Hollywood has taken off since then, with him eventually beating Robert Downey Jr. to become the highest-paid actor in 2016, thanks to movies such as Moana and Central Intelligence, as well as his ongoing HBO series Ballers.

Johnson has plenty of projects on his plate at the moment – including a Big Trouble in Little China remake, Disney’s Jungle Cruise adaptation, and the upcoming

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Marvel Legends Debuts Black Knight Figure #movienews

Hasbro has revealed a new Marvel Legends Black Knight figure for its Avengers: Infinity War wave. The new figure shows the fan-favorite Avenger in his iconic costume with Ebony Blade, while also wearing a winged helmet.

At San Diego Comic-Con 2017, Hasbro announced a number of new waves of Marvel Legends figures for 2018, including movie lines for Avengers: Infinity War and Black Panther, as well as lines for Deadpool, the X-Men, and Spider-Man. Hasbro will also release an “Ultimate Riders” series, which features Black Widow and Ghost Rider on motorcycles. More figures were announced at HASCON 2017 and New York Comic Con 2017.

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Alternate Last Jedi Trailer Clears Up Luke & Kylo Ren Plot Point #movienews

An alternate edit of the recently released Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer potentially clears up a plot point regarding Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren. Earlier this month, Lucasfilm set the internet ablaze with a new preview for Rian Johnson’s film, which provided more clues about where the story could be headed when the saga continues this December. One of the more intriguing bits in the footage was when Luke proclaimed his fears of Rey’s Force abilities, saying, “I’ve seen this raw strength only once before. It didn’t scare me enough then. It does now.” There has ...

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Lupita Nyong’o & Josh Gad Cast in Zombie Rom-Com #movienews

Lupita Nyong’o and Josh Gad have joined the cast of Little Monsters, a zombie comedy by writer/director Abe Forsythe (Down Under). The horror genre is rising again after being relegated for years. This triumphant comeback is, in big part, thanks to the success of films like Get Out and IT, which not only succeeded in the box office but also with critics and audiences.

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Hasbro Unveils New Porg Star Wars Toys Because Of Course #movienews

Hasbro has unveiled a new range of Porg products to tie in with Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and who could blame the iconic toy manufacturer? The film is still a month and a bit away from theaters and already the Porgs are a major talking point. It’s been impossible to avoid their influence as the Porgs have spread their tiny adorable wings all over pop culture.

These cutesy creatures are residents of Ahch-To and they have been keeping Luke Skywalker company during his self-imposed exile. As hype intensifies for Rian Johnson’s Episode VIII, fans have pored over Porgs, with facts about the little birds being hungrily devoured ...

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The MCU’s Grandmaster & Collector Could Team-Up in the Future #movienews

Thor: Ragnarok‘s Grandmaster will team-up with his brother the Collector in a future film, if Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has his way. This past weekend, Ragnarok thundered past $100 million at the box office thanks to its early international opening. That number will climb substantially once the film releases domestically and in China this week, likely leading to the biggest film in the Thor franchise yet. Even better, the movie has been lauded by critics and fans alike. While much of that is due to the visuals and direction of Taika Waititi, it’s hard to deny the electric power of the film’s cast.

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Daisy Ridley Was ‘Very Moved’ By Rey’s Parents Reveal #movienews

Daisy Ridley says she was impacted emotionally when she read the moment of Rey’s parentage reveal in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Ever since the young scavenger debuted in 2015’s The Force Awakens, her heritage has been one of the biggest mysteries in the sequel trilogy. There are no shortage of fan theories as viewers speculate where she came from, but it fortunately won’t be much longer until the truth finally comes out. While Rey’s family is allegedly less important than she thinks, Episode VIII holds the answers many are looking for.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Connections to Know Before Seeing Thor: Ragnarok #movienews

Before you watch Taika Waititi’s hotly anticipated Thor: Ragnarok, you might want to know how it connects up with the much-loved Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Prior to this film, Thor’s solo adventures mostly took place between Earth and Asgard, with the occasional sojourn to another of The Nine Realms (e.g. Jotunheim, the icy locale where Loki was born). The weirder depths of the Marvel cosmic universe have been reserved for James Gunn’s Guardians movies, up to now.

However, that’s all going to change with Ragnarok, which sees Chris Hemsworth’s God of Thunder stripped of his hammer, and his hair, before being dumped on the junkyard planet of Sakaar. As strange and surreal as anything in Guardians of the Galaxy, or its sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Sakaar is about as far removed as you can get from Thor’s home comforts ...

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Blade Runner 2049 Hologram Fight Was Almost Cut #movienews

Blade Runner 2049‘s hologram fight sequence – where Deckard and K come to blows in an abandoned casino – came close to being cut, the film’s editor has revealed. Blade Runner 2049 had a lot to live up to, being the belated sequel to one of the most iconic science fiction films of all time. The sequel more than rose to the challenge though, feeling like a natural extension of the original movie while telling its own story.

Sadly, despite the strong reviews and levels of hype prior to release, the film wasn’t a success, so another sequel looks unlikely. Some blame the film’s performance on the marketing campaign, ...

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Rob Liefeld Thinks Deadpool 2 Will Crush Han Solo Movie #movienews

Deadpool comic book creator Rob Liefeld has thrown down the gauntlet over the upcoming box office showdown between Deadpool 2 and Disney’s Solo: A Star Wars Story, claiming the Deadpool sequel will soundly defeat the young Han Solo film. Solo is set to hit theaters on May 25th, 2018 after a long and arduous production process that included the firing of original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller and the hiring of Ron Howard. Meanwhile, Deadpool 2 (which did go through a director change too, albeit well before production started) comes out the week after.

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Thor: Ragnarok ‘Failed Miserably’ in Early Cuts #movienews

Despite the film’s current success, it sounds as if early cuts of Thor: Ragnarok didn’t quite work. It’s hardly surprising for Marvel Studios to land a critical and commercial hit these days. This year alone they’ve already had two such films thanks to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Few, however, would have suspected early on that Ragnarok would achieve similar heights.

Thanks to an overwhelming critical consensus, Thor: Ragnarok was Certified Fresh last week and sits as the MCU’s best-reviewed film. This past weekend also saw Ragnarok break $100 million at the international box office. With the movie debuting this week in domestic theaters, that strong start will more than double. In turns out, ...

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Ron Howard Reshot ‘Nearly All’ Of Solo For ‘Twice The Budget’ #movienews

Ron Howard’s work on Solo: A Star Wars Story reportedly involved reshooting just about the entire film, which may have doubled the tentpole’s budget. Over the summer, Lucasfilm shocked the entertainment industry when they fired original Solo directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (who were hired in 2015) after four months of filming due to creative differences. Shortly after, they hired Oscar-winner Howard to see the project across the finish line, and he’s been the man in charge ever since. Boarding the Millennium Falcon back in June, the director recently wrapped up production – with just seven months to go until Solo‘s theatrical ...

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Mark Ruffalo Says Avengers 3 & 4 Are ‘Funny, Moving and Epic’ #movienews

Mark Ruffalo has described Avengers: Infinity War and its sequel, Avengers 4, as “funny, moving and epic.” The Bruce Banner/Hulk actor, who made his debut in Joss Whedon’s The Avengers, is currently doing the promotional rounds for Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok, his third outing as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s big green rage monster.

According to Ruffalo, Ragnarok kicks off a three-film arc for the Hulk and Banner. Seeds that are sewn in the third Thor film will grow into some hefty character material for Ruffalo to tackle in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers 4. This is as close as Ruffalo will get to ...

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Thor: Ragnarok Starts Bruce Banner & Hulk’s Separation #movienews

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Thor: Ragnarok is the start of the separation process for Hulk and Bruce Banner, according to Mark Ruffalo. While the aforementioned Marvel characters are played by a single actor, Marvel Studios has continued to explore their dynamic with one other, highlighting their complicated relationship. Although this will continue to be the case moving forward, the two will be slowly pulled apart – with Banner retaining his human mindset while the Hulk develops his own consciousness.

Ruffalo’s Hulk and Banner may never get a solo film (at least not in the foreseeable future), but the Marvel Cinematic Universe has thus far, been able to use Ruffalo’s on-screen character effectively in ensemble films ...

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Carrie Fisher’s Star Wars Advice To Adam Driver #movienews

Star Wars sequel trilogy actor Adam Driver has shared a piece of advice his onscreen mother, Carrie Fisher, shared with him as promotion for The Force Awakens revved up at San Diego Comic-Con 2015. Prior to joining the galaxy far, far away, Driver was best known for his role in the TV series Girls and smaller, dramatic films such as J. Edgar and Lincoln. Making the leap to massive tentpole fare was quite a change-of-pace for the actor’s career, especially considering Episode VII was perhaps the most anticipated movie of all-time. It seems to have paid off quite handsomely however, as Driver has earned raves for his performance as the emotionally-conflicted Kylo Ren, and considers ...

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Adam West Could Voice Animated Batman Again #movienews

The world of Batman suffered a tragic loss with the passing of Adam West, but Adam’s longtime costar Burt Ward is teasing that fans may not have heard the last of the Bright Knight in the role of Bruce Wayne just yet.

Best known for playing Batman, West’s 51-year career as the Caped Crusader took him from the campy TV series to his own movie, and more recently, animated Batman features. While West went on to have other roles during his life, the role of Batman is one that always stayed with him. Bat-fans feared that the animated film Batman vs. Two-Face would be the last time that they could hear West voice the Caped Crusader, but Ward suggests that West may ...

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Why The Justice League Needs Superman To Save Earth #movienews

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The Justice League may be Earth’s greatest heroes, but Steppenwolf’s secret weapon may be one only Superman can stop. Simply stating that the villain of DC’s upcoming Justice League movie has a secret weapon at all is sure to surprise some fans: the marketing so far has shown his known weapons are enough to conquer nations, if not planets. But as the trailers and promos for the movie have shown more and more of Steppenwolf, his Parademon soldiers, and the Apokoliptian tech they use to attack Earth, an unexpected threat may have been revealed. It’s not a blade or ...

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