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AJ Caulfield

The Reason Doctor Strange 2 Just Lost Its Director

This seeming impossibility has just become reality. Scott Derrickson, the filmmaker behind 2016's Doctor Strange, announced on Thursday, January 9 that he has stepped down as the director of the upcoming sequel film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Mike Floorwalker

Margot Robbie Just Made A Sad Confirmation About Birds Of Prey

Adios, Mr. J. Margot Robbie, star of the upcoming Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) confirmed in a recent interview that the movie will feature exactly no appearances by Harley's ex — the Joker, portrayed in 2016's Suicide Squad by Jared Leto.

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Lea van der Merwe

Will Wonder Woman 3 Be Gal Gadot's Last Solo Film As Diana Prince?

Gal Gadot has had an incredible run of kicking butt as Wonder Woman over the past few years, but the rumor mill just spat out speculation that she may be waving goodbye to the role — at least as a leading lady — in the future. Will Wonder Woman 3 really be her last solo movie as the heroine?

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Mike Floorwalker

Twitter Is Absolutely Roasting The New Avatar 2 Concept Art

It's tough to win over the most brutal critic of all: Twitter. Seemingly moments after the official account for Avatar and its upcoming sequels posted some (amazing) concept art for Avatar 2, the Twitterverse kicked into extreme smack-talking mode. The concept art really is some stunning work.

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Mike Floorwalker

Chewbacca's Mystery Line In Rise Of Skywalker Has Been Revealed

In case you weren't aware, it turns out that Chewbacca can have a bit of an attitude. Joonas Suotamo, who portrays the Wookiee in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, revealed that a brief conversation he has with Rey in the movie basically sees Chewie taking a shot at the piloting skills of Poe Dameron.

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Mike Floorwalker

Colin Farrell Confirmed For This Iconic Villain In The Batman

Colin Farrell's role in The Batman is finally confirmed, and we can't say we're shocked. A recent tweet from director Matt Reeves, coupled with set photos which have made their way online, make clear that the Irish actor will be taking on the role of Oswald Cobblepot, also known as the Penguin.

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Mike Floorwalker

Why The 2020 Oscars Won't Have A Host

It isn't broken, and the Academy isn't going to fix it. Just like last year's ceremony, the 2020 Academy Awards will be going without a traditional host — the first time this has happened in back-to-back years in nearly four decades. The 2019 Oscars were among the more well-received in recent years.

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Nina Starner

The Secret Second Role Carrie Fisher's Daughter Billie Lourd Had In Rise Of Skywalker

Carrie Fisher's daughter played a much bigger role in The Rise of Skywalker than you might think. Billie Lourd, who appeared in The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker as Lieutenant Connix, had a crucial second role in the final film of the Skywalker saga.

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Mike Floorwalker

Why Captain Marvel Is No Longer The 'Strongest Avenger'

You had a good run, Danvers. Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige, who last year referred to Captain Marvel as the most powerful character in the MCU, changed his tune during a recent Q&A at the New York Film Academy. Taking her place is a character who might surprise you.

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Meg Bucholtz

A Big-Name Actor Recently Turned Marvel Down

Contrary to popular belief, Kevin Feige doesn't always get everything he wants. During a recent Q&A at the New York Film Academy, Feige revealed that he pitched a role to an unnamed high-profile actor who ultimately turned down the opportunity.

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Mike Floorwalker

Joker Makeup Team Totally Exposes Joaquin Phoenix

A presentation by the makeup crew for the smash hit film Joker which was screened for Oscar voters focused heavily on the trials and tribulations of said crew in dealing with their star, Joaquin Phoenix. Joker is one of ten films being considered for a Best Makeup and Hairstyling statue.

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AJ Caulfield

Next Star Wars Film Saga Will Reportedly Take Place In The Past

The galaxy far, far away is apparently going way, way back for its upcoming collection of films.

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Mike Floorwalker

Joker Director Reveals The One Theme That We All Missed

Director Todd Phillips says that if you want to zero in on the main theme of Joker, you must look at what's missing. In his commentary for the home release of the film, Phillips asserted that running through it is a theme that the audience may be forgiven for missing: the power of kindness.

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Mike Floorwalker

Was George Lucas Actually Angry About Palpatine's Return In Rise Of Skywalker?

Star Wars fans may be tough to please, but the creator of the beloved franchise is even tougher. According to We Got This Covered, George Lucas wasn't just iffy on J.J. Abrams' decision to bring back Emperor Palpatine for the concluding chapter of the Skywalker Saga — he was downright peeved.

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AJ Caulfield

Christian Bale In Talks To Join Thor: Love And Thunder

Christian Bale is in talks to join Thor: Love and Thunder, the fourth Thor film, directed by Taika Waititi.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Characters In The New Mutants Trailer Explained

A new trailer for the film appeared on the 20th Century Fox YouTube channel on January 6, complete with a release date — April 3, 2020.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Batman Set Photos Offer First Look At Gotham City

The Batman is in front of the cameras, and one intrepid Twitter user has given us our first look at director Matt Reeves' solo vehicle for the Dark Knight. User @100Jordanlee shared a series of set photos showing off the look of Gotham's cops, cop cars, and some utility vehicles.

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Mike Floorwalker

The Rose Tico Scene You Didn't Get To See In The Rise Of Skywalker

Fans of Rose Tico, Kelly Marie Tran's breakout character from The Last Jedi, were dismayed to find that she was given short shrift in the concluding film of the Skywalker Saga. During a recent interview, the actress offered up details on one of her cut scenes, and it sounds absolutely bonkers.

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Patrick Phillips

The Truth Behind Henry Cavill's Strange Accent On The Witcher

Fans of Netflix's The Witcher have keyed in on the peculiar voice Henry Cavill has selected for his portrayal of the series' monster-hunting sell-sword Geralt of Rivia. In a recent interview with Polygon, Cavill explained how he crafted his unique Witcher accent.

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AJ Caulfield

2020 Golden Globes: Complete List Of Winners

2019 was a fantastic year for film and TV alike, and the year's awards season rewarded creatives' efforts with glamorous evenings and plenty of golden statues. In 2020, the world is still celebrating — starting with the 2020 Golden Globe Awards. Here's the full list of winners from the night.

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Nina Starner

1917 Wins Best Motion Picture At 2020 Golden Globes

In an enormous upset, 1917 took home the award for Best Motion Picture — Drama at the 2020 Golden Globes. The film beat out The Irishman, Marriage Story, The Two Popes, and Joker to earn the accolade.

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Nina Starner

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Takes Home A Golden Globe For Best Motion Picture

At the 2020 Golden Globes, Quentin Tarantino took home the Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy award for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the story of a fallen movie star and his loyal stuntman who find themselves face to face with some of the era's most notorious murderers.

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AJ Caulfield

Taron Egerton Wins Golden Globe For Playing Elton John In Rocketman

He's a certified rocketman. Welsh actor and singer Taron Egerton won big at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, taking home the trophy for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy for his performance as music legend Elton John in the Dexter Fletcher-directed biopic Rocketman.

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AJ Caulfield

Joker's Joaquin Phoenix Wins Golden Globe For Best Actor

It'd be hard not to put on a happy face after hearing this news. At the 2020 Golden Globe Awards, which took place on Sunday, January 5, Joker star Joaquin Phoenix won the statue for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama.

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Nina Starner

Succession, Fleabag Win Best TV Series At 2020 Golden Globes

After the Emmys give out their statues, the Golden Globes decide the best of the best when it comes to television in the new year. This year, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association anointed two very different shows as the new standard-bearers of television excellence.

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AJ Caulfield

Sam Mendes Wins Best Director At 2020 Golden Globes For 1917

Well, this was unexpected. Decorated filmmaker Sam Mendes won the award for Best Director at the 2020 Golden Globes, surpassing top picks Todd Phillips (the director of Joker) and Martin Scorsese (the man behind The Irishman) for his work on 1917.

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Nina Starner

Ricky Gervais Fires Shots At Cats And More In Golden Globes 2020 Monologue

With host Ricky Gervais at the helm of the 2020 Golden Globes, audiences probably had certain expectations for the often offensive and shocking comedian. He certainly delivered, but not in the way that many may have anticipated.

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