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Marvel’s The Defenders Teaches Us That Less Is More

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Samuel Brace on Marvel’s The Defenders… Less is more. This is never truer than when it comes to TV content. Too much of something, even a good thing, can become damaging. Netflix has unfortunately ignored or just failed to understand this concept when it comes to its Marvel properties. However, with their latest series, The […]

Netflix doesn’t consider Amazon as competition

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Netflix doesn’t consider Amazon as a rival company, according to CCO Ted Sarandos. Netflix and Amazon are two of the biggest players in the TV and movie streaming space, both making great strides in recent years to develop their own original content. One could think that they were rivals in some sense, considering Netflix and […]

The It movie will be coming to IMAX

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The remake/re-adaptation of It is coming to IMAX screens. Fans of the seminal Stephen King novel It are eagerly anticipating the release of the movie adaptation this September, with the film itself gaining some significant buzz outside the usual circles. Those waiting for the movie will be looking forward to seeing it wherever possible of […]

Christopher Nolan flying to China to support Dunkirk release

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Christopher Nolan is jetting off to China to the support the release of Dunkirk. The WWII drama has been performing above expectations during its run so far, having accumulated $366 million worldwide, including $156.3 million in the US, and a mighty $58 million in the UK. However, Nolan’s latest has yet to be released in […]

Cate Blanchett in talks for Eli Roth’s The House With a Clock in Its Walls

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Actress Cate Blanchett is in talks to join the cast of Eli Roth’s The House With a Clock in Its Walls. The Amblin Entertainment venture will be directed by Eli Roth and would see Blanchett working alongside Jack Black. The House With a Clock in Its Walls will be an adaptation of the 1973 horror […]

Dunkirk becomes second highest grosser of 2017 at UK box office, beating Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

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Dunkirk has sailed into second position at the UK box office for 2017, overcoming some serious competition on the way. We reported earlier in the month that Dunkirk had out earned Spider-Man:  Homecoming, Wonder Woman, and Logan at the UK box office. But now it can add another impressive achievement to its name, having also […]

Netflix responds to Christopher Nolan’s negative comments about the platform

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Netflix is still keen to work with director Christopher Nolan down the road despite his disparaging comments about the streaming giant, according to chief content officer Ted Sarandos. Christopher Nolan, the director of this summer’s WWII drama Dunkirk, had bashed Netflix in a recent interview. The director isn’t a fan of movies being shown anywhere […]