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Mike Floorwalker

Stan Lee's Daughter Has Harsh Words For Disney After They Lose Spider-Man

Disney, consider yourself burned. Joan Celia Lee, the daughter of the late, great Stan Lee, had some biting words for the House of Mouse — the parent company of Marvel Studios — after it failed to reach an agreement with Sony Pictures to keep Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Tyler Mitchell

Jeremy Renner Has A Strong Message For Sony About Spider-Man

Look out, Sony. Hawkeye is taking aim at you — and he never misses. Most people involved in the Sony-Disney split that kicked Spider-Man out of the MCU have kept quiet on the recent bombshell, but one of the Avengers has spoken out. On Instagram, Jeremy Renner posted a strong message for Sony.

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Mike Floorwalker

What The Critics Are Saying About It: Chapter Two

It: Chapter Two has been screened for critics, and while there's still an embargo on reviews, many of them have taken to Twitter to give their takes. Reactions are mixed, but most observers agreed on two things: the film is wildly ambitious, and features an amazing performance from Bill Hader.

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AJ Caulfield

Twitter Reacts To Spider-Man Leaving The MCU

Understandably, fans the world over were shell-shocked upon hearing that Spider-Man is leaving the MCU, and it's no exaggeration to say that the response to the news has been incredibly emotional. Here's how Twitter has reacted to the bombshell.

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Mike Floorwalker

We Now Know Why Scarlet Witch And Vision Were Defeated So Easily

The Battle of Wakanda in Avengers: Infinity War was an event that will reverberate throughout the MCU for years, and in one of its climactic moments, two of the Avengers' biggest guns failed to come through. Fans have wondered ever since: how did Thanos defeat Vision and Scarlet Witch so easily?

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AJ Caulfield

The Real Reason Laurence Fishburne May Not Return As Morpheus In The Matrix 4

The world is about to re-enter the Matrix, but will Laurence Fishburne be on the other side? Given that Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss are locked in for The Matrix 4, one would assume that Fishburne will soon board the film as Morpheus. However, that might not end up happening.

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Mike Floorwalker

Bond 25 Official Title Revealed

Finally, we can stop referring to the next 007 adventure as Bond 25. Studio MGM has revealed the upcoming flick's official title: No Time to Die, an elegant and provocative moniker that fits in perfectly with the venerable series' long tradition of ear-catching titles.

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Mike Floorwalker

We Finally Know The Real Reason Hulk Didn't Heal From The Snap

Even the might of the Hulk is no match for the power of all six Infinity Stones. During a recent Twitter Q&A, Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo revealed the reason the Green Goliath failed to heal after using the stones to resurrect the dusted heroes in the film's final act.

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Tyler Mitchell

Michael Rooker Cast In Fast & Furious 9

Universal is bringing an MCU star to the Fast family, presumably to drive some cars and drink some Coronas. As reported by Collider, Guardians of the Galaxy franchise star Michael Rooker has been cast in the ninth Fast & Furious movie. He joins fellow franchise newcomer John Cena for the flick.

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AJ Caulfield

The Far From Home Error That Still Cracks Up Tom Holland

For as many heart-clutching moments that Spider-Man: Far From Home included, there were just as many (if not more) laughs. But what cracks Spidey star Tom Holland up the most about Far From Home is an error that he just can't get over.

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AJ Caulfield

What You Need To Know About The Spider-Man: Far From Home Re-Release

This just in: Spidey's set to swing back into cinemas for an extra-special re-release. The Daily Bugle didn't dish up the news, Sony Pictures did, announcing on August 19 that Spider-Man: Far From Home will return to theaters over Labor Day weekend. Here's what you need to know about the re-release.

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Jennifer Arbues

Pitch Perfect 2's Flula Borg Joins James Gunn's The Suicide Squad

James Gunn's The Suicide Squad is about to get a heavy dose of comedy. Actor, DJ, and comedian Flula Borg has signed on to the upcoming film, which stars returning actors Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Hunt: There's 'Definitely A Chance' It Could Still Be Released

The Hunt might be off for now, but it might not remain so forever. The picture, which found a new home on the shelf weeks before its release date after a weekend in which back-to-back mass shootings took place, might still see the light of day if producer Jason Blum has anything to say about it.

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Mike Floorwalker

Mortal Kombat Movie Reportedly Eyeing Ludi Lin To Play Liu Kang

Hollywood has one word for rising star Ludi Lin, and that word is: "FIGHT!" The Chinese-Canadian actor is reportedly in talks to portray Liu Kang, the chief defender of Earth against the forces of the evil Shao Khan, in the upcoming Mortal Kombat reboot. Variety was first with the news.

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Mike Floorwalker

Spider-Man: Far From Home Is Now Sony's Highest-Grossing Film Ever

Allowing Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has turned out to be a pretty good move for Sony Pictures. Spider-Man: Far From Home, the web-slinger's second solo vehicle in the MCU, has grossed over $1.1 billion dollars worldwide — making it the studio's highest-grossing movie ever.

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AJ Caulfield

The Sam Jackson MCU Question We Finally Have An Answer To

Marvel fans, you can all breathe a sigh of relief — the cinematic universe you know and love isn't about to get any more complicated than it already is. Thanks to Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo, we have an answer to a big MCU question involving Samuel L. Jackson.

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AJ Caulfield

Why People Are Boycotting Disney's Live-Action Mulan

People are calling dishonor on Disney's live-action Mulan. Following a social media post Crystal Liu, who portrays Mulan in the forthcoming remake, shared in support of the Hong Kong police force, protesters have ben boycotting Disney and the film.

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Mike Floorwalker

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Says Once Upon A Time In Hollywood 'Disrespects' Bruce Lee

One of Bruce Lee's most famous students isn't happy with Quentin Tarantino. NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recently penned an op-ed for The Hollywood Reporter in which he opined that Tarantino's depiction of his friend — which has stirred a great deal of controversy — left a lot to be desired.

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Patrick Phillips

Fast & Furious 9 Casts UFC Fighter Francis Ngannou

In case you were worried about just how tough the next Fast & Furious flick might be without Dwayne Johnson's Luke Hobbs, you can take heart knowing that the cast of Fast & Furious 9 just added a lot more muscle to the mix. UFC fighter Francis Ngannou has joined the roster.

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Mike Floorwalker

The One X-Men Character Who Would Have Survived Thanos' Snap

The only X-Man to survive the Snap would've spelled big trouble for Thanos. Speaking with IGN's Up at Noon show, Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo revealed the one member of the team they would have left standing, had the X-Men been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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AJ Caulfield

This Actor Didn't Know They Were In Endgame Until They Saw It In Theaters

Just when you thought Marvel couldn't get any more secretive, a story like this comes out. One Avengers: Endgame star had no idea they were even in the movie, only releasing they were a part of the super-sized superhero flick when they saw it in theaters.

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Mike Floorwalker

You Totally Missed The Big Endgame Cameo From This Villain

Avengers: Endgame isn't done giving up its secrets. In the wake of the Marvel flick's home release, fans are beginning to scour every frame for Easter eggs they may have missed in the theater — and a big one has recently come to light, involving a villain who just seems to keep popping up.

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AJ Caulfield

Terrifying New Fan Image Of Mahershala Ali As Blade Is Rocking The Internet

Beware of Blade. Photoshop wizard BossLogic recently tried his hand at creating an edit of Ali's Blade that would further boost hype for the upcoming reboot ⁠— and the end product has done that and more. The fan art BossLogic whipped up is truly terrifying, and has taken the internet by storm.

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AJ Caulfield

Harry Styles Reportedly Officially Playing Prince Eric In Live-Action Little Mermaid

Look at this guy, isn't he neat? He may have just made Disney's live-action Little Mermaid complete. Singer-turned-actor Harry Styles has reportedly officially signed on to play Prince Eric in the forthcoming take on The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel.

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Mike Floorwalker

Rumor Report: Is This When We Can Expect She-Hulk In The MCU?

The rumor mill may have finally given us an idea as to when we can see fan favorite Jennifer Walters — AKA She-Hulk — in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sources close to Cosmic Book News have indicated that Marvel may be looking at the third solo Spider-Man film to introduce the character.

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Mike Floorwalker

The New Mutants: Disney Reportedly Unimpressed With X-Men Movie

The bad news just keeps coming for "The New Mutants." The movie has reportedly left Mouse House executives cold, but is still slated for release next year.

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