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Gary Collinson

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania conquers the box office with $225 million worldwide opening

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Disney and Marvel Studios kicked off Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe this past weekend by unleashing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, with the Paul Rudd-led threequel topping the box office both domestically and internationally on its way to a $225 million global three-day opening. In North America, Quantumania earned $104 million across the […]

Avatar: The Way of Water sinks Titanic to become third biggest movie of all time

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It’s certainly been a good few months for James Cameron, what with Avatar: The Way of Water reaffirming his status as the King of the World – in terms of box office, at least. The sequel to 2009’s mega-blockbuster, The Way of Water swept aside any COVID hangover for the theatrical industry on its way […]

All Quiet on the Western Front leads winners of the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards

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Having went into the night leading the field with fourteen nominations in total, Netflix’s All Quiet on the Western Front was the big winner at the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards with the acclaimed German-language adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s World War I novel picking up seven honours in Best Film, Director (Edward Berger), Film […]

Elvira in Monsterland pits the Mistress of the Dark against all the Draculas

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Fresh from her stay in Horrorland, the Mistress of the Dark continues her journey through the Multiverse of Movies this year as Dynamite Entertainment launches the new series Elvira in Monsterland from writer David Avallone and artist Kewber Baal. What’s scarier than Dracula? ALL THE DRACULAS! Vlad the Impaler is back, and he’s raiding the Multiverse […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #29

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Marvel Comics releases Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #29 this coming Wednesday, and we have the official preview for you below; check it out… TO THE BONE. The SPARK ETERNAL sets its sights on CRIMSON DAWN! As SANA STARROS and MAGNA TOLVAN race to intercept it, will DOCTOR APHRA’S most desperate gambit pay off? Or will […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: One Bad Day – Clayface #1

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Basil Karlo takes centre stage this week as DC Comics releases Batman: One Bad Day – Clayface #1; check out the official preview below… All Basil Karlo ever wanted to be was an actor…no…one of the greatest actors there’s ever been. However, his life went off course when he became the shape-shifting monster known as […]

Kevin Feige on Harrison Ford’s Captain America: New World Order role as President Thunderbolt Ross

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Having been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its inception back in 2018, the character of Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross looks set to become a key player in Phase Five of the blockbuster superhero universe. Sadly, actor William Hurt passed away last year, having portrayed Ross from his first appearance in The Incredible Hulk through […]

Star Wars celebrates Women’s History Month with Peach Momoko variant covers

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Marvel and Lucasfilm are set to mark Women’s History Month by showcasing the women of the galaxy far, far away with a series of all-new Star Wars variant covers from celebrated artist Peach Momoko, which will begin rolling out from March 1st; check out the covers revealed to date below… On Sale March 1st STAR […]

Comic Book Preview – Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain #1

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Marvel releases Betsy Braddock: Captain Britain #1 this Wednesday; check out the official preview below… THE CAPTAIN COMES HOME! And she’s got a whole new mission! With Otherworld settled, Braddock Manor restored, and her brother Captain Avalon at her side, you’d think things look pretty good for Betsy Braddock. Only it turns out, good ole […]