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The Outsider season 2 has been confirmed by Stephen King

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Stephen King, the author of The Outsider, has confirmed a second season of the HBO TV adaptation. Season one of Stephen King’s The Outsider on HBO felt like a fairly self-contained affair, even with the creepy post-credits cliff hanger. The show covered the entirety of King’s horror book but now, shortly after a cast member […]

Nicolas Cage was originally cast as Doctor Doom in 2005’s Fantastic Four

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According to a filmmaker with knowledge of the production, Nicolas Cage was originally cast as Doctor Doom in the 2005 Fantastic Four movie. While many are familiar with Nicolas Cage’s brush with playing Superman, the world might be surprised to hear that Cage was originally cast as Doctor Doom before being replaced by Julian McMahon […]

The Silence of the Lambs sequel series won’t be a procedural, says producer Alex Kurtzman

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Alex Kurtzman, the executive producer of the Silence of the Lambs sequel series Clarice, says the show will not be a procedural. While fans of the Hannibal TV show are still hoping for a fourth season, an unconnected sequel series to Silence of the Lambs is in development. The show will follow Clarice Starling after […]

Luke Skywalker also died in George Lucas’ treatment for Star Wars: Episode VIII

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It has been revealed that Luke Skywalker also died in the middle chapter of George Lucas’ planned Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. Star Wars: The Last Jedi was a controversial film with one of the reasons being the decision to kill Luke Skywalker. Luke returned after his death by becoming one with the force but the […]

Daniel Craig’s replacement as James Bond has not been found yet says producer

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Barbara Broccoli, producer for the James Bond franchise, says that Daniel Craig’s replacement as 007 has not been found yet. No Time to Die, when it eventually comes out, will be the last time Daniel Craig plays James Bond. After that, the franchise will need a new actor to take up the iconic role. One […]

Spider-Man 3 doesn’t need Doctor Strange as a mentor says Spider-Verse director

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Peter Ramsey, the director of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, says that Spider-Man 3 shouldn’t have Doctor Strange in a mentor role as Spidey doesn’t need him. It was recently announced that Doctor Strange would be joining Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3. However, one Marvel director doesn’t think the film should use him as a mentor […]

The Walking Dead season 10’s bonus episodes will reveal more about Maggie’s return

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The announced bonus episodes for The Walking Dead season 10 will shed some light on Maggie’s return to the show. Maggie had been vacant from The Walking Dead ever since season nine. She returned. however, in the season 10 finale but there are questions that need answering. Fortunately, AMC is releasing six additional episodes in […]

Disney to shift its primary focus to streaming rather than theatrical

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Disney has annouced that it is shifting its focus to the streaming space while still utilising theatrical distribution. The world of movies is changing, exasperated by the pandemic crisis, with more studios looking to the streaming space to get their content to audiences. Disney has found big success with Disney+ and has now revealed that […]

How The Stand TV show changes Randal Flagg’s powers from the Stephen King book

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Benjamin Cavell, executive producer of The Stand TV show, has revealed how Randal Flagg’s powers are different from Stephen King’s book. Randal Flagg, aka “Walter o’Dim”, aka “The Man in Black”, is one Stephen King’s most notorious villains. An arch-nemesis to The Dark Tower‘s Roland, Flagg has popped up in numerous other King horror stories, […]

Natalie Portman seemingly confirms Jane Foster’s cancer storyline for Thor: Love and Thunder

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Natalie Portman, one of the stars of Thor: Love and Thunder, says she is currently training for the movie and has seemingly confirmed that the sequel will incorporate Jane Foster’s cancer storyline from the comic books. After Taika Waititi’s work on Thor: Ragnarok, a lot of people can’t wait to see its sequel Thor: Love […]