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  • Everything We Know About Star Wars: The High Republic

    Disney is opening up a new era to explore in everyone's favorite galaxy. Fans wondering where the Mouse House might take the Star Wars franchise after The Rise of Skywalker didn't have to wait long: the studio recently announced a new multimedia endeavor entitled Star Wars: The High Republic.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Justice League Dark

    The Justice League Dark is a gathering of supernatural specialists that includes sorcerers, nature spirits, a certain Amazon warrior princess, and even the World's Greatest Detective, who in this case is an immortal talking monkey with a hat. Confused? The answers you seek are all right here.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Cassandra Cain

    With her appearance in the Birds of Prey movie, Cassandra's star is shining brighter than it ever has, but the road she took to get there remains one of the most fascinating examples of how many changes a character can endure in a relatively short time.

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  • The Best Manga You've Never Heard Of

    Sailor Moon, Death Note, My Hero Academia — you know them, you love them, you've lent out your copies so many times you've lost count. But for all the blockbuster titles hitting Western shores, there are thousands more that pass beneath the radar.

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Movies (27)

  • Every Marvel Superhero You Can Expect To See In Black Widow

    Quite a few familiar faces may accompany Natasha Romanoff's return to the silver screen after her unexpected demise in Avengers: Endgame. Without further ado, let's break down some of those well-known characters and consider who we might expect to see in Black Widow's long-awaited MCU adventure.

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  • How Apple's Weird iPhone Rule Spoils Rian Johnson's Last Movie

    Turns out that Knives Out's big twist was hiding in plain sight all along. During a recent installment of Vanity Fair's YouTube series Notes on a Scene, Rian Johnson revealed a surprising yet key revelation. Here's how tech giant Apple's weird iPhone rule might have completely spoiled Knives Out.

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  • Small Details You Missed In The Candyman Reboot Trailer

    With his hook for hand, he's coming to scare the pants off of a new generation of moviegoers. The trailer for producer Jordan Peele's Candyman, a "spiritual sequel" to eh 1992 horror classic of the same name, has finally been released online, and it promises plenty of cerebral thrills.

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  • Why Do Movie Posters Reverse Names?

    There's one apparent rule concerning movie posters that doesn't appear to make sense: listing the actors' names out of order, and often completely reversed, from how the actors themselves appear on the poster. We're here to shatter the mystery, because there is indeed a reason for this phenomenon.

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  • How Marvel's Eternals Will Make Superhero Movie History

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had plenty of significant milestones over the years. One thing the MCU hasn't yet done, though, is bring fans a gay superhero — but that's all about to change with The Eternals. Actor Haaz Sleiman recently spoke to New Now Next about his role in the film.

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  • All The Best Stuff Coming To Netflix In March 2020

    March is almost upon us, and just like every month, a truckload of new offerings will be dropping on Netflix. There's something for everyone coming to the streaming site in March 2020, but if you happen to be a big fan of prestige dramas, romantic comedies, or both, you're really in luck.

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  • How The Millennium Falcon Got Its Name

    While much has been made of the Millennium Falcon's inception, people tend to overlook the fact that the oddly designed ship that made the Kessel Run in less that 12 parsecs also happens to sport one of the coolest names in the galaxy. So, exactly how did the Millennium Falco get its name?

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  • Why Mortal Engines Bombed At The Box Office

    Mortal Engines is an example of filmmakers making a complete miscalculation when it comes to what kind of movie general audiences want to see. It aimed to be a franchise-starting epic, but the grandest thing about it is turning out to be the scale of its failure.

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  • Things Only Adults Noticed In Sonic The Hedgehog

    Although Sonic is a video game traditionally played by kids, and the movie is family-friendly, there are many plot developments that will leave older viewers scratching their heads. Here are things only adults noticed in Sonic the Hedgehog.

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  • C-3PO's Entire Backstory Explained

    From long before the Battle of Yavin through the spectacular defeat of the Final Order, C-3PO has an incredible story -- and we're looking back over the saga of everyone's favorite protocol droid right here.

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  • Is Thanos Really Returning To The MCU?

    Is Marvel bringing back the Mad Titan? Rumor-mongering website We Got This Covered is reporting that their wily anonymous sources inform them that Josh Brolin's Thanos, the Big Bad of the entire 22-film Infinity Saga who finally met his end in Avengers: Endgame, will soon return to the MCU.

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  • Biggest Unanswered Questions In Birds Of Prey

    While Birds of Prey gives us a satisfying and explosive ending, what we know about the characters in their previous incarnations as well as the iconic setting of Gotham City help lead us to a lot of questions about the movie.

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  • The Untold Truth Of Bong Joon Ho

    But although Joon Ho's name is on the tip of everyone's tongue now, just a few years ago no one really knew who he was. In fact, unless you were already an aficionado of one or several of his six films leading up to Parasite, it's unlikely that you'd heard of him at all until recently.

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  • The Real Reason The Hunt Is Finally Getting A Theatrical Release

    The Hunt is back on. Pulled from the schedule last year after a storm of controversy, the action thriller has implemented a new marketing campaign and scored a new release date — and its producers would like moviegoing audiences to know that their picture isn't what it's been made out to be.

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  • The Truth About Bong Joon Ho's Translator, Sharon Choi

    From press junkets to film festivals to the many awards stages he's taken, Parasite director Bong Joon-ho has been accompanied by his lightning-fast and whip-smart translator, Sharon Choi. Here's everything you need to know about the 25-year-old translator.

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  • The 2020 Oscars: Biggest Surprises And Snubs

    The Oscars wouldn't be the Oscars without some frustrating losses and exciting wins, so we're here to break down all the highs and lows of this year's telecast. From Parasite's history-making win to Martin Scorsese's multiple losses, here are the biggest surprises and snubs at the 2020 Oscars.

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  • Will There Be A Birds Of Prey Sequel?

    Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) has been unleashed on the world, and by all accounts, it's a zany, anarchic, amazingly violent shotgun blast of fun. What are the chances that Birds of Prey will get a sequel? We're going with "excellent."

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  • Does Birds Of Prey Have A Post-Credits Scene?

    These days, just about every franchise picture is virtually guaranteed to have a mid- or post-credits scene, and if we're talking about comic book films like Birds of Prey, you can probably just go ahead and do away with the "virtually" part. Does the movie have a post-credits scene?

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  • Why Chris Rock's Saw Reboot Will Be Better Than You Think

    Ever since it was announced that comedian Chris Rock would be producing and starring in a reboot of the classic Saw franchise, fans of the notorious Jigsaw killer have been a bit... well, puzzled. Judging by its new trailer, though, it could prove to be one of the best horror flicks of the year.

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  • How Karen Gillan Transformed Into Nebula

    A lot of expert makeup work goes into the Guardians of the Galaxy. Out of all of them, nobody's look is more difficult to achieve than that of Nebula, daughter of Thanos and villain turned Avenger. You may recognize actress Karen Gillan, but she definitely looks a little different in the MCU.

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News (1)

  • DC's Flashpoint Timeline Explained

    From the time travel mechanics of the comics that inspired it to the way it played out for the Arrowverse, here are all the complicated details of the "Flashpoint" timeline, explained at last.

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  • Sony's 'Wonderful' Plan To Take Spider-Man Out Of The MCU

    When his acting days are done, Tom Holland may want to consider becoming a diplomat. While making the promotional rounds for the upcoming movie Onward, the Spider-Man actor discussed Sony Pictures' plans for the wall-crawler had the studio been unable to reach an agreement with Marvel Studios.

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  • Professor McGonagall's Entire Backstory Explained

    Played by the indomitable Dame Maggie Smith in the films, McGonagall is a seriously powerful and intelligent witch, but there's a lot you still might not know about Minerva. Here's everything you need to know about Professor McGonagall's entire backstory.

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  • Things Only Adults Notice In Steven Universe

    For all that Steven Universe pleases fans young and old alike, there are more than a few scenes, references, and jokes buried within its pastel landscape, noticed solely by the adults in the audience. We're here to explore all those moments, from the deepest cuts to the geekiest jokes.

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  • How Phoebe Waller-Bridge Changed The No Time To Die Script

    It was announced in 2019 that Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the award-winning star, writer, and creator of Amazon's acclaimed series Fleabag, would join the James Bond universe for Daniel Craig's final 007 outing, No Time to Die. Here's how she adjusted the script for an entirely new Bond experience.

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  • How Long Is Onward?

    While we don't yet have all the details about what sort of magic Tom Holland and Chris Pratt's enchanted brothers will ultimately encounter in the course of Pixar's mystical quest, we do have a much clearer idea about how long that quest will last.

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  • The Matrix 4 Shoot Caused Property Damage

    The Matrix 4 has only been filming for a few weeks, but it's already proving to be an explosive new chapter in the science fiction action saga. This past weekend's takes, which involved a number of controlled explosions, were enough to knock — or melt — your socks off.

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  • Why Tissaia From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    Tissaia is far from the Swedish-born and U.K.-based actress's first major role, or even her first foray into a popular franchise. It's no surprise that while watching The Witcher you may have found her familiar. Here are a few places you might have seen (or heard) MyAnna Buring.

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  • How Wesley Snipes Got Ripped To Become Blade

    Wesley Snipes is a lifelong gym rat and martial artist who was fairly close to where he needed to be before being cast as the Daywalker. Still, he put in work to look superhuman on the silver screen. Here's how Snipes got ripped for Blade.

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  • What Bob Iger's Departure Means For The Future Of Disney

    On February 25, 2020, it was announced that Bob Iger — after a stellar 15-year run as CEO of The Walt Disney Company — was stepping down. Here's how Iger helped transform Disney from a relatively bit player into a media juggernaut, and what the future of the Mouse House will look like without him.

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  • Does The Invisible Man Have A Post-Credits Scene?

    Elisabeth Moss is about to hit the big screen in Universal's The Invisible Man, a very loose, updated adaptation of the 1897 H.G. Wells novel of the same name. As with any adapted franchise these days, audiences are curious whether or not they should expect a little bonus after the film proper.

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  • The Real Reason Steven Spielberg Isn't Directing Indiana Jones 5

    Hold on to your fedoras, because storm clouds are brewing over the long-delayed production of Indiana Jones 5. The current calamity comes with reports that Steven Spielberg has left the director's chair. Having helmed every previous entry, what's caused the legendary filmmaker to step back now?

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  • Masaaki Yuasa Projects Ranked Worst To Best

    Yuasa's served as a director for over a dozen projects, with varying degrees of creative control past that. But in considering all those years of work, there are bound to be some misfires among the masterpieces; with that in mind, here are Masaaki Yuasa-directed projects ranked worst to best.

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  • The Outrage Over Mulan Just Keeps Intensifying

    In our contemporary era, genuine political protest can occur anywhere -- even in the comments section of a YouTube video. Disney's live-action Mulan remake continues to suffer during political upheaval in Hong Kong. Most recently, a new TV spot for the Mulan remake is being rating-bombed on YouTube.

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  • Why You Won't See This Show On Disney+

    There's no "love" for Victor on Disney+. Ahead of the release of the new show Love, Victor — a spin-off of the 2018 film Love, Simon — Entertainment Weekly reported that the show would move from its original home at Disney+ to Hulu, where some of the Mouse House's more "adult" fare has landed.

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  • Why Kevin Feige Was Once Nervous About A Female-Led Marvel Movie

    Sometimes, fighting for your creative vision means putting the job itself under the blade. Back in 2015, Marvel Cinematic Universe mastermind Kevin Feige was fighting hard to get Black Panther and Captain Marvel made, but he was particularly nervous about pitching a female-led movie to Disney brass.

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  • Captain Marvel: New Videos Offer A Closer Look At Superhero Epic

    If you can't get enough Captain Marvel news (like us), the film's official Twitter​ has you covered. A trio of new videos were posted to the account today, with the first serving as a behind-the-scenes featurette focusing on Brie Larson's preparation for her role as an Air Force fighter pilot.

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  • Some Major Changes Could Be Coming For Deadpool 3

    The Merc with a Mouth may be in for a Marvel-sized reality check when he joins the MCU. With the tentatively titled Deadpool 3 now officially in production under the Marvel Studios shingle, it seems MCU mastermind Kevin Feige could be eyeing major changes for the Deadpool franchise.

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  • When This Missing Pixar Movie Is Coming To Disney+

    Disney+ subscribers will soon be able to really get their Pixar fix. Pixar has transferred many of its most popular films over to Disney+, but there's one much-loved flick that's nowhere to be seen in the streamer's content library. Here's when it'll arrive on Disney+.

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  • The Truth About Rick And Morty's Talking Cat

    Rick and Morty's Season 4 episode "Claw and Hoarder: Special Ricktim's Morty" features a talking cat who leads Jerry on a spring break adventure in south Florida. Viewers hoping for a pat explanation were left in the lurch after Rick's adamant denial of any involvement; was he telling the truth?

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  • The Crystal Gems' Entire Backstory Explained

    From the outside, Steven Universe appears to be a cuddly, fast-paced show about acceptance, joy and creating family wherever you find it. But buried within the very foundation of the show is a story that touches on the ravages of war and the bond it can create between those left behind.

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  • The Office Reunion: What Every Cast Member Has To Say About It

    Throughout nine seasons and several years on NBC, The Office won over critics and fans alike to become one of the most well-loved sitcoms ever. It's not difficult to see why fans would want the show to return to the airwaves. But what does the cast have to say about a possible reboot?

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  • How Much Adam Sandler Really Made From Happy Gilmore

    Adam Sandler is now entering the fourth decade of his (at times intermittent) box office success. The movie that paved the way: Happy Gilmore, which earned Sandler a $2 million payday, grew his budding reputation as a bankable comedic star, and led directly to his first overall deal with Sony.

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  • How Long Is The Invisible Man?

    The first entry in Universal and Blumhouse's re-imagined monster series will soon reveal itself. If you're wanting to know how long you'll have to enjoy — or endure — the "visceral" tension of Whannell's signature take on The Invisible Man, we've got the answer for you.

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  • The Best Amazon Prime Video Arrivals Of March 2020

    February 2020's extra leap year day will give Amazon Prime Video subscribers just one more day to wait for its new March offerings, which includes a promising new batch of original material. These are the best Amazon Prime Video arrivals of March 2020.

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  • Alternate Fast And Furious Movie Endings You Haven't Seen

    The Fast & Furious saga has plenty of detours and alternate exits littered throughout the trivia sections of IMDb and the deep recesses of DVD box sets. The family we will see on screen for Fast 9 almost wasn't, and it's miraculous that it's managed to hold together under so many stresses.

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  • Black Widow Character Posters May Reveal A Major Secret

    In May 2020, fans will finally get a solo vehicle for the original female Avenger, as Black Widow will hit the big screen. It appears that the film might involve the nefarious organization known as HYDRA, as revealed by Black Widow's recently released character posters.

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  • What The Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Are Saying About Onward

    Pixar is moving Onward, and critics are pretty much on board. Reviews are coming in for the animation house's latest film, and the general consensus is that while it may not be quite on par with some of the studio's classics, it's still packs plenty of laughs, charm, and eye-popping animation.

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  • How Zoe Kravitz Is Preparing To Play Catwoman In The Batman

    Zoe Kravitz is sharpening her claws for her next big role. Though Matt Reeves' The Batman is still largely shrouded in mystery, Kravitz has the all-clear to answer some queries about her blockbuster part in The Batman. Here's what Zoe Kravitz has to say so far about playing Catwoman in The Batman.

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  • Chris Pratt's Role In Sony And Marvel's Spider-Man Battle

    The fight over Spider-Man has been a tug-of-war between Sony and Marvel Studios ever since the latter began building the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After a brief break-up in August 2019, Sony and Marvel came to a new deal. MCU star Chris Pratt lent a helping hand in the battle at the time.

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  • The Batman Fans Already Know Who They Want As The Next Joker

    Bat-fans are quickly forming a consensus opinion about who they would like to see playing the next Clown Prince of Crime. The roster of villains for the upcoming The Batman may already be set, but it seems only a matter of time before the next Joker arrives. The fan favorite choice: Willem Dafoe.

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  • Will Red Hulk Join The MCU?

    Bruce Banner's smashing days might be over in the MCU, but an unlikely replacement may be waiting in the wings. The Mighty Marvel rumor mill has been insisting of late that Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross will soon follow in the footsteps of his comics counterpart by becoming the Red Hulk.

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  • Will Brian O'Conner Be In Fast And Furious 9?

    Since the revelation that Fast and Furious 9 will bring Mia Toretto back to the forefront, questions have swirled as to whether her partner, Brian O'Conner, will return in some capacity as well. Let's discuss the feasibility of including Paul Walker's iconic character in a new Fast Saga iteration.

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  • Han's Entire Fast And Furious Timeline Explained

    As time has gone on, the Fast & Furious timeline has become more and more complex, and the events depicted in the movies have gradually been revealed to be taking place in a non-linear and overlapping timeline — particularly when it comes to the character of Han.

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  • Spike Spiegel's Entire Backstory Explained

    While we wait for Netflix to roll out their live-action retelling of one of the greatest anime series of all time, we've finally sussed out the backstory of the guarded and cool Spiegel, dating back long before he ever set foot on the Bebop.

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  • The Purge 5 Release Date, Cast, Plot And Director

    The last night the country has permission to lose its collective mind could be upon us. In 2020, we'll get the fifth Purge film, which could possibly close out the entire movie franchise. The flick is still early in its development, but here's everything we know so far about The Purge 5.

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  • Top Gun: Maverick Casts Six More Characters

    Top Gun: Maverick is quickly topping off its cast. Paramount Pictures has lined up six more actors to join the impending Top Gun sequel, which sees Tom Cruise reprise his iconic role as United States Naval Aviator lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.

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  • Spider-Man: Far From Home Logo Unveiled

    Spidey's got a brand-new look. Not only does Sony's Marvel Cinematic Universe-adjacent sequel Spider-Man: Far From Home take our friendly neighborhood web-slinger to new places, but it also swipes the scrappy vigilante with a sleeker and more mature varnish.

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  • Stargirl Live-Action Series Coming To DC Universe

    The future lineup of the DC Universe service is continuing to expand with a live-action Stargirl series on the way from writer Geoff Johns. The 13-episode series will follow the character of Courtney Whitmore in a light-toned series about the founding of the Justice Society of America.

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  • Keri Russell Cast In Star Wars: Episode IX

    The galaxy far, far away has just gotten a little bit bigger. Star Wars: Episode IX director J.J. Abrams has tapped Keri Russell to join the film's cast. Russell joins returning Star Wars actors Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Daisy Ridley for the upcoming pic.

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  • Will Billy Dee Williams Be In Star Wars: Episode IX?

    A major (cape-swinging, smooth-talking, oh-so-cool) name might be joining Star Wars: Episode IX. A new report indicates that Billy Dee Williams will reprise his role as Lando Calrissian in the final installment in the Star Wars franchise's current trilogy.

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  • Avengers: Infinity War: What The Critics Are Saying

    The apotheosis of 10 years of Marvel Cinematic Universe successes and a few sort-of stumbles, Avengers: Infinity War has clearly been highly anticipated, but is it worth the wait, and does it live up to the otherworldly buzz that has surrounded it since day one? Here's what the critics are saying.

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  • The Last Jedi Director Explains Why So Many Finn Scenes Were Cut

    Many Star Wars fans have noticed that a lot of the deleted scenes from The Last Jedi have one thing in common: they feature John Boyega's defected Stormtrooper-turned-Rebel supporter Finn. So why were so many Finn scenes clipped out of The Last Jedi? Writer-director Rian Johnson reveals the answer.

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  • Betting Odds On Which Avengers Will Die In Infinity War

    The battle for the Infinity Stones will unite an entire universe of superheroes, with undoubtedly lethal consequences. Given the stakes involved and Thanos' status as the ultimate bad guy of the Marvel movies, the question isn't if one of the heroes will die, but which ones.

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  • Times Impractical Jokers Took Things Too Far

    In their haste to be hilarious and bust each other's chops in stunts and punishments, the Jokers can get carried away. Their antics can veer into the unseemly, dangerous, or even illegal. Here are some times when the jovial pranksters of Impractical Jokers got a bit too extreme.

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  • The Real Reason Star Wars: The Clone Wars Was Revived

    Star Wars fans were devastated when Lucasfilm announced in March 2013 that it was "winding down" production on the animated series The Clone Wars. Then, in July 2018, the studio confirmed it was reviving the show for a seventh and final season. Here's why the show is coming back.

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  • The Mandalorian's Breakthrough VFX Explained

    With its simple narrative and retro-futuristic western aesthetic, The Mandalorian represents a bright spot in the modern Star Wars landscape. However, you may not know that the flagship Disney+ series also represents the bleeding edge of production technology, too.

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  • Sauron's Entire Backstory Explained

    Why is this autocratic metaphysical being attempting to dominate Middle-earth? Where did he come from? How did he end up looking like a fiery optical organ perched atop a tower in Mordor? To properly answer those questions, we'll need to back up to the very beginning of Sauron's ages-long story.

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  • The Truth About This Mandalorian Actor Punching Baby Yoda

    Don't mess with Baby Yoda. Adam Pally, one of the actors portraying the Stormtroopers who captured the tot during the final episode of The Mandalorian's first season, has spoken out about the difficulties involved in smacking around the most beloved 50-year old infant there has ever been.

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  • Marvel Fans Have A Big Problem With Robert Pattinson's Batsuit

    As if Batman didn't have enough problems, he's now facing accusations of thievery. Marvel fans seem to think that Battinson's mask, revealed in camera test footage last week, bears a little too much of a resemblance to that worn by the Devil of Hell's Kitchen in the Netflix series Daredevil.

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  • Why Triss Merigold From The Witcher Looks So Familiar

    In November 2018, British actress Anna Shaffer was announced for the role of Triss Merigold on Netflix's The Witcher. No matter what the Witcher team chose to do with the character for the show, one thing is undeniable: the actress who plays her looks familiar. Here's where you've seen her before.

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  • Why Batman's New Costume Could Be Made From A Gun

    Damn, Bruce... that's metal. Footage from a camera test for The Batman featuring Robert Pattinson in the Batsuit has been released upon the internet, and fans are picking it apart. Among their more fascinating discoveries: Bats' chest plate appears to have been made from repurposed materials.

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  • Here's Who's Rumored To Play Ghost Rider In Doctor Strange 2

    The Mighty Marvel rumor mill is cranking up again. Rumor-slinging website We Got This Covered is reporting that Danny Ketch — canonically the third character to take on the mantle of Ghost Rider in Marvel Comics — will have a cameo appearance in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.

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  • The Other Superhero Robert Downey Jr. Would Like To Play

    Over the course of 11 years and 10 feature films, Robert Downey Jr. gave heroic life to the MCU's O.G. superhero Iron Man. In 2019's Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man made the ultimate sacrifice. Whether or not RDJ ever portrays Iron Man again, there's at least one other Marvel hero he'd love to play.

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  • Stranger Things Season 4 Teaser Drops A Major Bombshell

    Hold onto your butts, Stranger Things fans. Netflix has just dropped a teaser trailer for season 4 of the smash hit series, and the extremely brief and dialogue-free spot contains a major reveal that should have loyal viewers absolutely flipping their wigs.

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  • The Creepiest Thing Howard Ever Did On The Big Bang Theory

    Over the first few seasons of The Big Bang Theory, fans watched Howard Wolowitz stumbled his way through many unsavory interactions with women. Howard often stepped way over the line trying to get his kicks, but what's the creepiest thing he ever did? We've got the answer.

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  • The Real Reason The Umbrella Academy Has No Cell Phones

    Since debuting in early 2019, Netflix's unconventional superhero series The Umbrella Academy has become the talk of the town. Fans have heavily discussed its story, its characters, and its style — and have even started to question why cell phones don't seem to exist in the series' universe.

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  • What The Critics Are Saying About The Invisible Man

    Don't look now, but writer-director Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man is shaping up to be one of the year's biggest horror hits. The flick has been screened for critics, and while there is still an embargo on formal reviews, they're taking to social media in droves to praise the film.

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  • Mark Ruffalo's Hulk Could Be Done With The MCU For Good

    The Marvel Cinematic Universe may have seen the last of the Green Goliath. In a recent interview, Mark Ruffalo — who has portrayed the Hulk in the MCU since 2012's The Avengers — indicated that 2019's Avengers: Endgame was intended to wrap up Bruce Banner's arc in the franchise.

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  • Netflix Has A Valentine's Gift For People Without A Subscription

    Netflix wants non-subscribers to fall in love. In a video posted to the streamer's Twitter, Lana Condor and Noah Centineo — the stars of the hit Netflix original movie To All the Boys I've Loved Before — announced that those without a subscription are now able to watch the flick for free.

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  • The Truth Behind The Impractical Jokers Guys' Failed TV Pilot

    Longtime buddies Joseph "Joe" Gatto, James "Murr" Murray, Brian "Q" Quinn, and Salvatore "Sal" Vulcano are the members of comedy troupe The Tenderloins, but you probably know them as the Impractical Jokers. Before creating the series, the friends had another project shot down by a different network.

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  • Villains We Want To See In The Arrowverse

    There's still a long list of characters that could fit into the version of the DC Universe that CW has established, even if their comic book rivals aren't in the shows yet. With a few tweaks, many of them could fall right into the episodic stories as unique antagonists.

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  • The Real Reason Jason Statham Isn't In Fast And Furious 9

    The latest installment in the Fast and Furious franchise will be minus one Shaw. Jason Statham, who portrays Deckard Shaw in the high-octane franchise, will be sitting out the upcoming ninth film, titled F9 — but the reason has more to do with logistics than anything else.

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  • Birds Of Prey Gets A New Title In Theaters After Release

    Harley Quinn got tired of being someone else's sidekick, and apparently, so has Warner Bros. The parent studio behind the DC Extended Universe is evidently looking to course-correct with its latest release, Birds of Prey, after an underwhelming debut. Birds of Prey now has a new title in theaters.

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  • The Hidden Story Fans Are Missing In 'The Witcher'

    You can learn a lot about a person from the way they fight, and in a new featurette for Netflix's The Witcher, fans discover who series hero Geralt truly is through a clash of swords. The scene makes up a hidden story fans have missed on The Witcher, and reveals a core part of Geralt's season 1 arc.

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  • Joker Fans Are Seriously Outraged Over This One Big Thing

    Some Joker fans are putting on a not-so-happy face. Reacting to the Best Picture victory of Bong Joon-ho's brilliant dark comedy Parasite, many aficionados of director Todd Phillips' insane take on the iconic DC villain took to Twitter to voice their opinions that Joker should have won.

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  • This Cut For Time RuPaul SNL Sketch Is A Must-See

    Even though the cast and crew of Saturday Night Live only has one week to pull together a full show of sketches, sometimes there are just too many ideas to include, which happened this past week when host RuPaul took the Rockefeller Center stage.

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  • All The Oscars Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Won

    Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood isn't exactly the fairy-tale the title suggests, but everyone involved in the film is hoping for some Oscars magic. From the film's long nomination list, here are all the awards Once Upon a Time in Hollywood took home during the 2020 Oscars.

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  • All The Oscars That Parasite Won

    Director Bong Joon-ho's black comedy thriller film Parasite picked up countless nominations for the 2019-2020 awards season, and it received no shortage of attention at the 2020 Oscars. Here are all the awards it took home during the event.

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  • All The Oscars That 1917 Won

    From the moment pre-release marketing began for 1917, it was evident Sam Mendes' World War I film was destined to appear on the Oscars stage, and clearly intended to dominate the 2019-2020 awards season. Here's what 1917 took home from the 2020 Oscars.

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  • All The Oscars That Joker Won

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