Former Marvel Boss Says Board “Thought I Was Crazy” For Casting Robert Downey Jr As Iron Man
While Kevin Feige, who is the current head of the MCU, has since become associated with the studio's continued astronomical success, it was actually a very intuitive man named David Maisel who constructed the foundation for its fantastical metamorphosis into…
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A South Korean Thriller Unmasks the Fantasia Film Festival’s Greatest Strengths
I had no intention of seeing Phantom last night. I was on my way to another film at Montreal’s beloved Fantasia Film Festival when I noticed a large crowd snaking out of the doors of the festival’s headquarters and around…
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Michael Cera’s Agent Nearly Blew His Casting As Barbie’s Fan-Favorite Allan: “Call Them Back”
Summary Michael Cera's manager almost prevented him from getting the role of Allan in the Barbie movie because he implied that Cera wouldn't want to travel to London for filming. Cera had to reach out to director Greta Gerwig directly…
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Stephen Amell Wants to Play Green Arrow in James Gunn’s DCU
It’s been more than 10 years since Stephen Amell first suited up as the Green Arrow in The CW’s original series Arrow, founder of the Arrowverse. The show ended back in 2020, after eight seasons but the actor played the…
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Warner Bros. Execs Say Strikes Have Saved More Than $100 Million and David Zaslav Addresses Renegotiation Dates — GeekTyrant
Warner Bros. Discovery execs reported on Thursday during their Q2 earnings call that the SAG/AFTRA strike that has been ongoing over the summer has saved the company somewhere in the “low $100 million range.” Though negotiations have yet to resume…
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Events Canceled Due to Hurricane Hilary – The Hollywood Reporter
As Hurricane Hilary approaches Southern California, several events in Los Angeles are being rescheduled this weekend. My Morning Jacket and Fleet Foxes’ joint Hollywood Bowl show Sunday night was postponed until Aug. 28, the Bowl’s official Twitter account announced on…
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Deepika Padukone & Hrithik Roshan Take Flight in ‘Fighter’ Teaser
The Big Picture Indian director Siddharth Anand is known for producing blockbuster action-thrillers, with his upcoming film Fighter featuring a star-studded cast and Top Gun influences. The first look teaser reveals high-octane action sequences and an emphasis on aviation, hinting…
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Jeremy Renner Bourne Spinoff Was Director’s Attempt to Kick-Start an MCU-Esque Franchise
The divisive 2012 action spinoff, The Bourne Legacy, was director Tony Gilroy’s attempt to launch an MCU-esque franchise, the filmmaker has revealed. Speaking with Deadline, Gilroy declared that the “whole goal” of the Jeremy Renner-led spinoff was to create a…
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Is Araceli Vázquez Still in Prison? Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders
Araceli Vázquez is serving a 42 year prison sentence for robbery and murder. But the Mexican woman once accused of being the “Mataviejitas” or “Little Old Lady Killer” has always maintained that while she is guilty of theft, she’s not…
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Mission Impossible 7’s Box Office Losses Revealed, New Profit Target For Home Video
Summary Despite earning over $500 million at the box office, Mission: Impossible 7 may struggle to make a profit. The movie's domestic debut was underwhelming, earning just $80 million in the first five days. Mission: Impossible 7 is estimated to…
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MAYHEM! is a New Action Spectacle Coming That Features The “Most Impressive Fight Choreography” Ever — GeekTyrant
IFC Films has acquired a new action film titled Mayhem! and it seems like it’s going to deliver a mindblowing movie experience! The film comes from director Xavier Gens and according to Scott Shooman, head of AMC Networks’ Film Group:“Xavier…
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Jason Momoa Continues to Tease DCU Future, Is Disappointed Studio Didn’t Follow His Aquaman 2 Ideas
Aquaman star Jason Momoa continues to tease his DCU future now that James Gunn and Peter Safran are in charge. Speaking with Men’s Health, Momoa’s role in the DCU is currently unknown, with many thinking that the actor will switch…
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