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Patrick Phillips

Why Robert Pattinson Was 'Furious' Over His Batman Casting News

Turns out, die-hard Bat-fans weren't the only ones miffed when news broke that Robert Pattinson would play Bruce Wayne in The Batman. In a recent interview with Variety, Pattinson admitted that he was "furious" when the casting news was leaked — though he was upset for a very different reason.

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Jane Harkness

Marvel Scenes That Were Incredibly Difficult To Film

Shooting an action-packed superhero blockbuster isn't all about relying on CGI or stunt doubles (although both do come into play). Here's how the cast and crew behind the MCU films managed to bring the most challenging scenes to life from the script to the screen.

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Johnny Brayson

This Is The Right Order To Watch Every DC Extended Universe Movie

Here's our take on the right order to watch every DCEU movie to introduce you to the characters, build the universe, and get you hyped for what happens next.

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Mike Floorwalker

Joker: Joaquin Phoenix Didn't Reference Heath Ledger When Creating His Version Of The Character

Two brilliant performances, two legendary actors, two very different takes on the Clown Prince of Crime. In a recent presser, Joker star Joaquin Phoenix revealed that, contrary to what might have been expected, he did not refer to Heath Ledger's iconic performance as the DC villain.

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Lauren Thoman

Why Marvel's Disney+ Shows Will Blow You Away

Marvel's Disney+ shows look to shake up the way superhero stories can be told on-screen. So let’s dig into the ways Marvel's Disney+ shows should be different than previous TV offerings, and why all these exciting series are going to blow you away.

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AJ Caulfield

What The Critics Are Saying About Joker

This is no laughing matter. Director Todd Phillips' Joker is still over a month away from launching in theaters on October 4, but the flick had its debut on August 31 at the Venice Film Festival. The first reviews for Joker came rolling out soon after. Here's what the critics think of the film.

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Jordan Baranowski

Batwoman TV Series - What We Know So Far

Whether you're a longtime fan of Batwoman or relatively new to the character, you've come to the right place. Here's what we know about The CW's upcoming Arrowverse superhero show: who is in it, what it's about, and why you should give a damn about Batwoman.

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Johnny Brayson

Could Thanos Have Lifted Thor's Hammer?

Avengers: Endgame raised a lot of questions about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Has Steve Rogers always been Peggy Carter's husband? What happened to the people who were snapped away while flying? Would Thanos have been able to heft Thor's hammer if he tried, or would he have embarrassed himself?

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Lauren Thoman

New Footage From The Spider-Man: Far From Home Re-Release Explained

What's included in the new footage added to Spider-Man: Far from Home? Join us as we break down what's new for the re-release, why it might have been excluded from the original cut of the film, and whether you need to make another trip to the theater.

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Tyler Mitchell

James Gunn Shares His Thoughts On The Sony-Marvel Spider-Man Split

Everyone from Tom Holland himself to the actor who plays the arrow-flinging Avenger Hawkeye has thrown their two cents into the conversation about Sony and Marvel cutting ties. Now, James Gunn has taken to Instagram to offer his take on Spider-Man leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Agonizing Process It Took To Make Joker R-Rated

Joker, the upcoming standalone from Warner Brothers and DC starring Joaquin Phoenix, promises to be a comic book film unlike any other. In a recent interview, director Todd Phillips explained what it took to get the green light to pursue his gritty, hard-R vision.

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Ziah Grace

The Dream Sequences In Inception Explained

Grab your totem as we explain all the dream sequences in Inception.

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Looper Staff

Shazam! Fury Of The Gods - Everything You Need To Know

Shazam! Fury of the Gods promises plenty of action, but what else do we know about Billy Batson's latest adventure?

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Michileen Martin

Small Details You Missed In The Final Joker Trailer

There are some details that go by so quickly you could hardly be blamed for not noticing them, while others are subtle thematic touches that speak to exactly what kind of Joker we're dealing with here.

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Meg Bucholtz

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Release Date, Cast, Director, Writer And More Details

We're finally getting a "Fantastic Four" movie -- but what's in store for Marvel's first family? We have all the details.

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Mike Floorwalker

Kevin Feige Confirms Gay Character In Marvel's The Eternals

The Eternals will strike a blow for inclusivity. Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige recently revealed in a sitdown with Good Morning America that the forthcoming flick will feature the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first openly gay main character — although he didn't specify which one.

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Mike Floorwalker

Tom Holland Refuses To Take Sides In Sony-Marvel Spider-Man Split

Spider-Man, Spider-Man, burns as few bridges as he can. Since it was announced that Marvel and Sony had reached an impasse in their talks to re-up their shared custody agreement of the wall-crawler, star Tom Holland has steadfastly refused to assign blame for the split to one party or the other.

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Elza Breen-Tucci

5 Best And 5 Worst DC Superhero Movies

From men of steel to steel men, here are the five best and worst DC movies.

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Matthew Jackson

Thanos' Motivation And 'The Snap' Explained

Even now, after Avengers: Endgame rose to become the biggest movie of all time, we're still talking about the many complexities within Thanos as a character.

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Tyler Mitchell

Here's How Andrew Garfield Landed His Spider-Man Role

Cheeseburgers might not be the healthiest food around, but sometimes they can get you exactly what you want. Here's the incredible true story of how a fast food favorite was the key to Andrew Garfield landing the role of Spider-Man.

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Lauren Thoman

How The MCU Cast Really Feels About Spider-Man Leaving

Disney and Sony have ended the agreement that allowed the two studios to share joint custody of Spider-Man, and now fans are reeling over the split — along with several stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here's a look at how the MCU cast has reacted publicly to the news.

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Mike Floorwalker

Can Superman Lift Thor's Hammer?

Many characters have been found "worthy" of wielding Mjolnir, but crossover-minded fans have always been curious as to whether a certain icon could: Superman.

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Chris Sims

Strange Things About Captain America And Peggy Carter's Relationship

From the strange side effects of long-distance relationships that wind up going fully multiversal to the challenges of a super-soldier serum glow-up, here are some pretty strange things about Captain America and Peggy Carter's relationship.

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AJ Caulfield

Joker Star Makes Head-Turning Comment About Marvel Fans

It might be hard to put on a happy face after hearing these comments. Actor and comedian Marc Maron, who stars as Ted Marco in the upcoming Joker movie, made some head-turning remarks about Marvel fans during a recent interview with Conan O'Brien.

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Mike Floorwalker

New Joker Clips Tease Trailer Coming Wednesday

It didn't take the World's Greatest Detective to solve this mystery. A series of six clips posted to the Instagram account of Todd Phillips, director of the forthcoming Joaquin Phoenix starrer Joker, teased that we'll get a new trailer for the highly anticipated film on Wednesday, August 28.

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Jennifer Arbues

Marvel Reportedly Courting Spider-Man Director Jon Watts For MCU Projects

The Sony-Disney fight for Spider-Man may not be over yet — but not in the way you'd think. Deadline is reporting that Disney and Marvel have their sights set on Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home director Jon Watts for future Marvel Cinematic Universe movies.

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