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AJ Caulfield

Quentin Tarantino Finally Speaks Out Over Bruce Lee Outrage

Director Quentin Tarantino has come forward to address the recent outrage over his depiction of the late martial arts master and beloved actor Bruce Lee in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, a comedy-drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt that revised history with its shocking ending.

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Mike Floorwalker

Henry Cavill Replaces Daniel Craig As James Bond In New Fan Edit

Who should replace Daniel Craig as James Bond? One creative fan has a pretty good idea. Fan art depicting Henry Cavill as the superspy has surfaced online — and it's good enough that if Hollywood execs hadn't considered casting Cavill in the role before, they're probably mulling it over now.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Russo Brothers Are Secretly Working On A New Franchise

Their work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be done, but Joe and Anthony Russo may be bringing their magic to another tentpole franchise. During a Reddit AMA, the duo teased that they are already developing an existing property — one that they're apparently not quite ready to share with fans.

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Nina Starner

Universal Pictures Cancels The Hunt Ahead Of Release

Universal Pictures has shelved an upcoming film due to political and social controversy. The studio pulled the plug on The Hunt, which stars Oscar winner Hilary Swank and GLOW standout Betty Gilpin alongside Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, The Mindy Project) and Emma Roberts (American Horror Story).

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AJ Caulfield

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood's Bruce Lee Actor Responds To Outrage

Shortly after the launch of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Bruce Lee's daughter Shannon spoke out about how disappointed she was with the way the film depicted her late father. Now, the actor who played Bruce Lee in the film, Mike Moh, has addressed the recent backlash.

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AJ Caulfield

We Now Know Why Cap Didn't Lift Mjolnir In Age Of Ultron

Avengers: Endgame officially confirmed that Captain America is worthy of wielding Mjolnir — but the film didn't explain why it took so long for him to summon the hammer. Thanks to new intel from the masterminds behind the film, we finally know why Cap didn't lift Mjolnir in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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AJ Caulfield

We Finally Know Why Black Panther Returned First After The Snap

In Avengers: Endgame, the dusted heroes arrived just in time to assist the surviving Avengers in taking down Thanos. Just as Captain America thought that he'd have to go it alone, portals began opening across the sky. The very first hero to step through was Black Panther, and we finally know why.

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AJ Caulfield

We Now Know How Old Man Cap Got Back To The Main Timeline

Many Marvel fans were left scratching their heads and wondering how exactly Old Man Cap got back to the main timeline in Avengers: Endgame, as it seemingly contradicted the rules of time travel as previously outlined in the movie. Thanks to directors Joe and Anthony Russo, we have the answer.

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AJ Caulfield

Halle Bailey Finally Breaks Silence On Little Mermaid Outrage

Following intense backlash over her casting as Ariel, Halle Bailey addressed the criticism in an interview with Variety.

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Nina Starner

The Hobbs & Shaw Plot Detail Almost No One Believes

Hobbs & Shaw might be full of insanely unbelievable moments, but there's one plot detail stopping fans in their tracks. Following the August 2 launch of the Fast & Furious spin-off film, viewers have taken to social media to point out a confusing fact about Vanessa Kirby's character, Hattie Shaw.

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AJ Caulfield

Tyrese Gibson Slams The Rock, Hobbs & Shaw

The feud between Tyrese Gibson and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson continues. Gibson, who plays Roman Pearce in the Fast & Furious franchise, recently took to Instagram to slam Johnson and his spin-off film Hobbs & Shaw.

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AJ Caulfield

Venom 2: Andy Serkis Closes Deal To Direct

Take a bite out of this. Motion-capture maestro and bonafide filmmaker Andy Serkis has officially closed a deal to direct Venom 2. Serkis, who directed 2017's Breathe and 2018's Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, takes the reins from original Venom helmer Ruben Fleischer.

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Sarah Szabo

Everything You Need To Know About Jason Mewes' Directorial Debut

Jason Mewes is striking out on his own with Madness in the Method, his feature debut as a director with no Silent Bob in sight. The film, released in theaters and on VOD on August 2, follows a fictionalized version of Mewes as he tries to convince Hollywood to take him more seriously as an actor.

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AJ Caulfield

It: Chapter Two: Alamo Drafthouse To Host 'Clowns-Only' Screenings

Coulrophobics beware — Alamo Drafthouse is continuing its 2017-established tradition by hosting clowns-only screenings of It: Chapter Two. The cinema chain is holding 17 clowns-only showings in 12 cities across the U.S., starting on Thursday, September 5 and ending on Sunday, September 8.

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Patrick Phillips

Venom 2: Tom Hardy Teases Andy Serkis As Director

Tom Hardy may be looking to blame a certain unpredictable symbiote for a recent social media gaffe that may or may not have spilled the beans about who's directing the upcoming Venom sequel. The actor's recent Instagram post may have prematurely pegged Andy Serkis as the director of Venom 2.

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Mike Floorwalker

Hobbs & Shaw Writer Chris Morgan Reflects On Paul Walker's Fast & Furious Send-Off

Paul Walker may be gone, but he'll live on in the hearts of fans of the Fast & Furious franchise — and the filmmakers, as well. Longtime series screenwriter Chris Morgan recently sat down with Entertainment Weekly for a wide-ranging talk, and he discussed Walker's emotional send-off.

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AJ Caulfield

Amazon Studios, Viola Davis Adapting Fast Color Into TV Series

One of the best movies of the year is coming back to screens soon — and in a whole new way. Deadline has announced in an exclusive report that Amazon Studios is adapting the critically acclaimed, criminally underappreciated sci-fi superhero film Fast Color into a television series.

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Mike Floorwalker

Why Kelly McGillis' Charlie Blackwood Isn't In Top Gun: Maverick

Kelly McGillis doesn't "feel the need" to return to the world of Hollywood blockbusters. In a recent interview, the Top Gun actress has had to field the question of why she isn't appearing in the long-gestating sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. The answer is pretty simple — she wasn't asked.

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Patrick Phillips

James Wan's Next Film Is A Secret Horror Project At New Line

Get ready for another round of jump-scary good times. James Wan is prepping to unleash another big-screen tale of terror on genre lovers everywhere. The director of Aquaman and The Conjuring will get back to his horror roots for his next project, a secret horror film set up at New Line Cinema.

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AJ Caulfield

The Real Reason Joe Pesci Came Out Of Retirement To Act Again

Considering all the fame and fortune and fans who followed his work, it came as somewhat of a shock when Joe Pesci announced in 1999 that he was retiring from acting to pursue a music career. Twenty years later, Pesci has come out of retirement to act again, and we know the real reason why.

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Mike Floorwalker

What The Critics Are Saying About Hobbs & Shaw

Get ready for a fast and furious dose of summer action. Critical notices are pouring in for Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, and it's generally agreed that the flick delivers what it promises: plenty of high-octane, over the top set pieces, held together with a glue of witty banter.

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AJ Caulfield

Bruce Lee's Daughter Has Harsh Words For Tarantino's New Film

Bruce Lee's daughter is none too pleased with Quentin Tarantino's newest movie. Shannon Lee, the 50-year-old daughter of the late martial arts master, recently opened up to say how "disheartening" it was to see the "mockery" Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood made of her father.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Curious Change To Korg That Almost No One Noticed In Endgame

A rolling stone gathers no moss — but a walking pile of them is another story. Marvel fans have noticed a slight change to Korg between his appearances in Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Endgame, one that illustrates the extent to which he, Miek, and Thor let themselves go.

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