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THE FLASH Casts the Elongated Man for Season 4
A few weeks back, we received some casting breakdowns for The Flash‘s fourth season, which began production a few weeks ago. One of the characters mentioned in the breakdowns was Ralph Dibney, aka the Elongated Man. Now, the show has officially cast the fan-favorite DC superhero. The CW and DC Entertainment have announced that actor Hartley Sawyer (Saving the Human Race) is set to play Elongated Man on The Flash. The character, who has a recurring role this season, is described as “…a fast-talking private investigator with investigative skills that rival those of Batman. Upon discovering he has the power to stretch his body to any shape or form, Dibny uses…
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First Official Look at Domino in New DEADPOOL 2 Promo Image
Among the exciting new additions to the Deadpool sequel is Domino, played by Zazie Beetz. The highly anticipated follow-up has been shooting for the past month or so. And today, we have a first look at the film’s take on the fan-favorite character. Deadpool 2 star Ryan Reynolds tweeted out a first-look image of Domino, and it recreates the iconic bearskin rug image from the first movie. Except, this time, Deadpool is the rug. Check it out below, and stay tuned for more updates as we have them. Some people just know how to work a red carpet. #Domino #DeadPool2 pic.twitter.com/llCc8JfKT6 — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) July 31, 2017 Deadpool 2…
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Jaume Collet-Serra Won’t Direct SUICIDE SQUAD 2 After All
With David Ayer moving on to Gotham City Sirens, Warner Bros. has been searching for a new director to take over the Suicide Squad sequel. Mel Gibson was at the top of the shortlist for a while, but as the script underwent another rewrite, he eventually moved on. The studio then zeroed in on Jaume Collet-Serra, who was reportedly the frontrunner. However, that’s not happening either. According to Deadline, Collet-Serra has dropped out of contention for Suicide Squad 2. The reason? He is now directing Disney’s Jungle Cruise movie, which stars Dwayne “Black Adam” Johnson. So, the search is on for another filmmaker for Task Force X’s next big screen…
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SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING Swings Past $600 Million Worldwide in Weekend #4
Spider-Man: Homecoming has been in theaters for close to a month now, and the Sony/Marvel tentpole has been one of the summer’s biggest films. In its fourth weekend of release, the reboot has passed another key benchmark. This weekend, Homecoming has grossed an estimated $13.5 million, placing it at #5 behind this week’s new releases (The Emoji Movie and Atomic Blonde) and last week’s releases (Dunkirk and Girl’s Trip). For the full weekend chart, click HERE. Homecoming has now grossed about $278.4 million domestically and $355.4 million overseas. This brings the film’s worldwide total to $633.8 million, which is especially good given the $175 million production budget.Homecoming has surpassed both Amazing…
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Warner Bros. May Launch Big Oscars Campaign for WONDER WOMAN
Few could have predicted the huge success of DC Films’ latest movie, Wonder Woman. The film has earned rave reviews from critics, while it has resonated with audiences in a way very few superhero movies, if any, ever have. Currently, Wonder Woman has grossed $781.9 million worldwide. A sequel was recently dated for December 2019. Now, Warner Bros. may be campaigning for the movie at the Oscars. According to Variety, WB is planning to launch a “formidable” awards campaign for Wonder Woman. Specifically, the studio intends to campaign for the film to be nominated for Best Picture, as well as Best Director for Patty Jenkins, at next year’s Academy Awards. A…
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The Astonishing Marvels Crew Weighs In on SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
After five films based solely at Sony, Spider-Man has come home. The studio has partnered with Marvel to integrate the character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU Spidey’s first movie, subtitled Homecoming, is now playing in theaters. The film has received mostly positive reviews from critics, while fans and audiences love it too. It has proven to be a box office hit, having a strong opening weekend of about $117 million. As of this writing, the movie has grossed $579.4 million worldwide. Today, some members of the Astonishing Marvels staff have decided to share individual thoughts on Spider-Man: Homecoming. What did we think of the film? You can find out…
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Warner Bros. Announces 2019 Release Date for WONDER WOMAN Sequel
After the huge success of DC Films’ Wonder Woman, a sequel was inevitable. Sure enough, Warner Bros. confirmed during its panel at San Diego Comic-Con this past weekend that Wonder Woman 2 is in development. Now, we have a release date. Warner Bros. has scheduled Wonder Woman 2 for release on December 13th, 2019, just in time for Christmas. Gal Gadot will reprise her role as the titular hero, while Patty Jenkins (who’s already writing a story treatment with Geoff Johns) is in talks to return as director. Wonder Woman 2 isn’t the only DC movie scheduled for 2019. WB has already planted dates for three untitled movies that year: April…
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Zack Snyder Will Reportedly Have a “Significantly” Smaller Role in DC Films Post-JUSTICE LEAGUE
From the very beginning, Zack Snyder has been a huge creative influence in the formation of the DC Extended Universe. He has directed Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and this fall’s Justice League. He has also been a producer on the other DC movies, including this summer’s smash hit Wonder Woman. However, it looks like Snyder’s role in the mega-franchise is decreasing. According to Mashable, Zack and his wife, Deborah, will have “significantly” smaller roles in the DCEU going forward. They’ll still receive credit as director and producer, respectively, for Justice League – which they left during post-production earlier this year, following a devastating family tragedy –…
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THOR: RAGNAROK Director Taika Waititi Teases Surprisingly Short Runtime
Recently, Avengers: Infinity War co-director Joe Russo said that the movie would probably have a runtime of at least two and a half hours, making it the longest running Marvel film to date. On the flip side, it looks like we can expect this fall’s Thor: Ragnarok to be the shortest. Speaking with Collider, director Taika Waititi says that the current cut for Thor: Ragnarok is only 100 minutes, or 1 hour and 40 minutes. “The cut right now, I reckon it’s about 100 minutes. It’s not gonna be a very, very long film. I think that stories are better when you leave them wanting more, and this film moves…
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FEATURE: Marvel's Five Biggest Moments From San Diego Comic-Con 2017
Once again, Marvel had a very successful year at San Diego Comic-Con in 2017. Marvel Studios showcased its next several films in Hall H, featuring new trailers, cast announcements, and more. Additionally, we had some exciting updates on the future of the MCU’s television division. Below, we’ve compiled a list of our five favorite moments from Marvel’s time at SDCC. #5: Iron Fist Returns for Season 2 While Netflix’s first three Marvel shows were all met with glowing reviews, Iron Fist was not. Despite receiving a lot of viewers, Danny Rand’s live action debut had mostly negative reviews from critics, while fans had mixed feelings. So, there was speculation as…