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Why Are Audiences Gravitating Towards Genre Subversions?

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George Chrysostomou on audiences gravitating towards genre subversions… This month marks the release of Kingsman: The Golden Circle, the sequel to the surprise hit Kingsman: The Secret Service and it is of course just as genre bending as its predecessor. The franchise clearly plays off of some of the silliness of the Bond movies, with their own versions of […]

The Week in Spandex – Justice League screening reaction, DCEU praise, Avengers 4 casting, The Punisher trailer, The Defenders struggles, X-Men: New Mutants wraps and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Justice League, Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman 2, Flashpoint, Shazam, Joker and Harley Quinn, The Joker, Man of Steel 2, Superman: The Movie, Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Freedom Fighters: The Ray, Watchmen, Avengers 4, Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man […]

Five TV Shows That Could Help the Marvel Netflix Universe

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Liam Hoofe looks at five new shows Netflix could add to their Marvel Universe… When Marvel kickstarted the Netflix branch of their universe with Daredevil back in 2015, expectations were understandably high. Marvel, being Marvel, delivered on those expectations and then some, giving us one of their finest properties to date. They then continued this […]

Exclusive Interview: Composer Jason Graves talks video game soundtracks

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Sean Wilson chats to the Tomb Raider and Far Cry composer about what makes a truly great score… Video game music has come on extraordinary leaps and bounds since the early days of 8-bit synths. Orchestral sophistication and symphonic power is now the order of the day, and at the forefront is acclaimed, award-winning artist […]

Zack Snyder not returning to the DCEU, Linda Hamilton returns to Terminator franchise, Darth Vader in Han Solo spin-off and more – Daily News Roundup

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SNYDER NOT COMING BACK FOR JUSTICE LEAGUE Despite the rumours that Zack Snyder would return to the set of Justice League to help Joss Whedon finish the reshoots, it looks like the director has stepped aside for good. “I’m at a place where I feel excited about it and I’m happy for my guys and […]

Flickering Myth Film Class: How To Do An Ensemble Film

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In the latest instalment of Flickering Myth’s film class, Tom Jolliffe looks at how to pull off an ensemble film… The art in pulling off the ensemble film. It’s a tricking balance. In the vast majority of cinema you may be limited to one or two clearly defined protagonists with a cast of supporting artists. […]

The Five Best Star Trek Episodes Ever!

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Andy Naylor with his five best Star Trek episodes ever… After 12 years away from the small screen, Star Trek returns on Sunday 24th September with Star Trek: Discovery. While we have had the re-boot J.J.-verse in that time, with mixed success, sci-fi fans have been sorely missing one of the most popular shows to […]

Captain Marvel spotted on Avengers 4 set, Shazam beings shooting next year, Matthew Vaughn’s Superman pitch and more – Daily News Roundup

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MARVEL IN MARVEL’S AVENGERS It had been rumoured and speculated that Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel would make her debut in Avengers: Infinity War, which was then dismissed when Marvel Studios revealed our first look at Carol Danvers will be in her 2019 solo movie. However Larson has now been spotted heading to the set of […]