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Avengers: Infinity War writers discuss Thanos and his “hero’s journey”

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The writers of Avengers: Infinity War have commented on Thanos and what they describe as the character’s “hero’s journey”. Those who have now seen Infinity War, which is a significant amount of people at this point, will know that Thanos isn’t your typical bad guy, that there’s a little more to the Titan than indiscriminate killing […]

Ryan Reynolds on whether the R-rated Deadpool will survive the Disney/Fox deal

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Ryan Reynolds has commented on if the R-rated Deadpool franchise will make it through the Disney/Fox merger. Family-friendly Disney doesn’t seem like the most obvious place for the foul-mouthed and violent Deadpool franchise but a solution will have to found should the much talked about deal transpire. Speaking to EW about if fans should be […]

Zoe Saldana on Gamora’s relationships with Thanos and Star-Lord in Avengers: Infinity War

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Zoe Saldana has spoken about Gamora’s tragic relationships with Thanos and Star-Lord. Gamora’s storyline, being so intrinsically connected to that of her adopted father Thanos, is one of the most morose parts of Avengers: Infinity War and the actress that plays the character, Zoe Saldana, has been speaking recently about her feelings on the film. […]

X-Men producer confirms Channing Tatum’s Gambit is still in the works

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One of the producers of the X-Men franchise has confirmed that the Channing Tatum-led Gambit movie is still alive. News that Disney might be purchasing 20th Century Fox and therefore acquiring their X-Men and other Marvel-related properties has, of course, excited a lot of fans. But it has also cast some doubt on the Fox […]

Original Suspiria star praises the remake, calling it “brilliantly scary”

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The star of the original Suspiria has praised the horror remake as “brilliantly scary”. Suspiria is recognised as one of the all-time great horror movies and certainly one of the most creative and visual spectacles of the genre. Telling a story of a young woman who joins a prestigious dance school which is actually a […]

Kevin Feige comments on a dramatic early Avengers: Infinity War death

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Kevin Feige has commented on one of the early deaths that permeate the start of Avengers: Infinity War. We all knew that there would be plenty of death and carnage on the menu for Avengers: Infinity War, but audiences might not have expected some key characters to kick the bucket right at the start. As […]

Joss Whedon nearly included The Wasp in The Avengers

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Joss Whedon has revealed that he nearly included The Wasp and Ezekiel Stane in The Avengers. It seems like a long time ago when Joss Whedon was orchestrating the likes of The Avengers and its sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron but at one point he was Marvel’s go-to man before departing the franchise for pastures new. […]

Doctor Strange director praises Avengers: Infinity War

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The director of Doctor Strange has praised Avengers: Infinity War for its depiction of the Benedict Cumberbatch character. Considering just how many heroes are crammed into Infinity War, it was hard to believe that any of the individual characters would be done justice or get a substantial moment to shine. So it’s high praise indeed […]

Kevin Feige supported Avengers: Infinity War’s ending from the beginning

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Right from the start, Kevin Feige was in full support of the ending for Avengers: Infinity War. Now that fans are enjoying Infinity War in huge swarms around the world, audiences are starting to talk about that dramatic ending, with our cast of Marvel characters in an incredibly dire and desperate situation as the film […]