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The Batman unlikely to begin production until 2018, rumoured for a page-one rewrite

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After all the drama regarding Ben Affleck’s status behind the camera on The Batman (and whether he’d walk away from the project altogether or not) came the news that War for the Planet of the Apes director Matt Reeves would pick up the reins on the massive undertaking. Now, Variety is reporting that due to Reeves’ […]

Sleight director to remake The Fly for 20th Century Fox

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According to Deadline there are plans in the works to remake the classic sci-fi horror The Fly. The new film is set to be helmed by director J.D. Dillard, an upcoming filmmaker generating positive buzz for his Sundance hit Sleight. He will be working from a script co-written with Alex Theurer. The Fly follows a brilliant but eccentric scientist […]

The Matrix reboot in development, Michael B. Jordan eyed to star

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The Hollywood Reporter has broken word that Warner Bros. is going ahead with plans to reboot what is arguably the most influential action movie of the 90s (and one of the best of all time), The Matrix. It is being reported that Michael B. Jordan (Creed, Fruitvale Station) is wanted for this new take on the franchise and […]

Henry Cavill teases Green Lantern DC Extended Universe appearance

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Recently we brought you news of Armie Hammer discussing his recovery from shoulder surgery and his possibility of entering the DC Extended Universe to play Green Lantern. Now, Henry Cavill has taken to Instagram to show off a workout photo talking about his own recovery from knee surgery. He also gets in a quick Green Lantern […]

SPOILERS: Power Rangers cameos revealed, mid-credits scene confirmed

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As Power Rangers undergoes its press tour, production notes have been sent out by Lionsgate confirming that there are two cameos in the remake. Spoilers follow… Revealed in the notes, it has been confirmed that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers stars Jason David Frank and Amy Jo Johnson, who were the original Green and Pink Rangers respectively, […]

Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson rumored for Lisbeth Salander role in The Girl in the Spider’s Web

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Although David Fincher’s Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was a critical and commercial success (the film even generated a lead actress Oscar nomination for Rooney Mara), it has taken roughly six years to finally get confirmation of another entry in the Millennium movie series. Bizarrely, where we stand is that the next instalment in the […]

Boxer Ann Wolfe confirmed as Artemis in Wonder Woman

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There has been some speculation, due to a photo shared by actress Connie Nielsen on social media last year, that renowned boxer Ann Wolfe (who has held multiple championships in four different weight classes simultaneously) would be appearing in the DC blockbuster Wonder Woman as Artemis, and this has now been confirmed by director Patty Jenkins. Check […]

Godzilla anime film headed to Netflix

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For those of us that need something to whet our appetite for Krampus director Michael Dougherty’s far-off but much anticipated Godzilla: King of Monsters or the inevitable monster mash between Godzilla and King Kong, Netflix has announced it is bringing a Godzilla anime feature to the streaming service later this year. This will mark Godzilla’s first […]

WATCH: Guardians of the Galaxy animated web series Rocket & Groot Episode 1 – “Dream Machine”

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The hotly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is still a few months away, but thankfully Disney XD has released the first episode of a new Guardians-related web-series that focuses on the characters of Rocket Raccoon and Groot. Hopefully, it will be enough to tide us over until the eventual release of the blockbuster. Check […]