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Meg Bucholtz

Why 'Less Is More' For The Star Wars Franchise

Star Wars is a franchise that has stood the test of time, but that doesn't mean it hasn't had its rough patches and moments of questionable choices. Recent comments by Disney CEO Bob Iger, though, prove that the Mouse House has learned an important lesson in regard to the property: less is more.

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Patrick Phillips

Joaquin's Comments Put A Joker Sequel In Serious Jeopardy

It appears Joaquin Phoenix is out to leave a few patently unhappy faces on the Warner Bros. bosses who financed Joker. Though the film has danced its way to nearly a billion dollars at the box office, the star is reportedly not quite as on board with a sequel as one might think.

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Abbey White

The New Trailer For The Mandalorian Is Here

A thrilling new teaser trailer for upcoming Disney+ series The Mandalorian has arrived, and it gives us our first look at Ming-Na Wen's mysterious assassin character. On November 4, Vanity Fair debuted a new teaser for the highly anticipated series, which stars Pedro Pascal as the title character.

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Mike Floorwalker

Henry Cavill Could Make A Magnificent Return

Henry Cavill may be making a return to a high-profile franchise. No, not that one. The rumor-mongering bunch at We Got This Covered are reporting that Henry Cavill, who portrayed the villainous CIA turncoat August Walker in Mission: Impossible — Fallout, may return for the next installment.

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Lea van der Merwe

Martin Scorsese And Bob Iger Take New Shots At Each Other Over Marvel Movies

Martin Scorsese ruffled more than a few feathers when he stated in October 2019 that the hugely popular Marvel movies "aren't cinema," and many have come out to defend the massive superhero franchise. Scorsese and Disney CEO Bob Iger have now issued new rebuttals to each other's arguments.

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Mike Floorwalker

Is Matthew McConaughey Going To Be In The Batman?

Alright, alright, alright... it's time for yet another rumor concerning Matt Reeves' The Batman. According to those intrepid rumor hounds at We Got This Covered, Matthew McConaughey is being considered to play Harvey Dent in the upcoming rebooted solo vehicle for the Dark Knight.

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Abbey White

Rian Johnson's Newest Film Knives Out Was Inspired In Part By Last Jedi Backlash

It looks like audiences have the backlash to Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi to thank for the director's newest film — well, at least partially. Johnson recently explained how his experience with online trolls after the release of The Last Jedi helped inspire elements of his upcoming film Knives Out.

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Mike Floorwalker

Jumanji: The Next Level Character Posters Introduce A New Player

Jumanji: The Next Level is almost here, and we've got a fresh and hilarious batch of character posters to get you psyched — along with one for a mysterious new character (and another for a horse). We don't yet know her name, but she'll be portrayed by the suddenly ubiquitous Awkwafina.

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Meg Bucholtz

The Reason Paul Schneider Left Parks And Rec After Season 2

We all remember Parks and Recreation season 2: Leslie was trying to fix the pit. Andy and April began their triumphant love story. Chris and Ben joined the gang. But you remember Mark Brendanawicz? Paul Schneider played the Pawnee city planner... then suddenly left on season 2. Here's why.

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Nina Starner

The Banker Trailer: Samuel L. Jackson, Anthony Mackie Make History In New Apple TV+ Film

Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie are teaming up once again for a new historical drama. The first trailer for The Banker, which stars the two Marvel Cinematic Universe alumni as the first two black bankers in American history, has arrived.

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Johnny Brayson

Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan Drop Falcon And Winter Soldier News In Hilarious Fashion

Disney+ is practically here, and with the new streamer comes the promise of a whole new era for the MCU. Though The Falcon and the Winter Soldier won't premiere until fall 2020, filming has already begun — the news of which Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan announced in hilarious fashion.

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Meg Bucholtz

Pedro Pascal Reveals Intriguing New Details About The Mandalorian

With just days until launch, the press tour for The Mandalorian is in full swing. In talking to AP Entertainment, Pedro Pascal, who leads the series as the titular Mandalorian, opened up a bit more on what we can expect to see when the show hits Disney+ on November 12.

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Nina Starner

This Is How Robert Pattinson Is Preparing For The Batman

Robert Pattinson is hitting the books in preparation to head to Gotham and don Batman's cape and cowl. The 33-year-old actor has shared a few of the things he's been doing to prepare for his newest stint as Bruce Wayne in director Matt Reeves' upcoming pic The Batman.

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AJ Caulfield

The Insane Failure Of Dark Fate Is Turning Heads

As promised, the Terminator franchise came back... but it didn't arrive to the kind of financial success that studio Paramount was hoping for.

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Lea van der Merwe

Jason Momoa Has Seen The Snyder Cut Of Justice League

There are some in higher circles who have been lucky enough to lay eyes on the Snyder Cut of Justice League.

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Nina Starner

Edward Norton Reveals His Pick For Best Hulk Actor

One of the actors behind the Hulk has revealed which version he thinks is the most incredible. Edward Norton — who appeared in the frequently derided 2008 take on the two-sided superhero, The Incredible Hulk — recently discussed the many iterations of the Hulk and shared which one is his favorite.

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Lea van der Merwe

Why You Need To Read Resistance Reborn Before Seeing The Rise Of Skywalker

Since The Last Jedi picked up almost immediately after The Force Awakens, there's a gap between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker that needs bridging — and there's a way fans can do just that. The Star Wars companion novel Resistance Reborn begins exactly at the final scene of The Last Jedi.

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AJ Caulfield

Sonic The Hedgehog Composer Tom Holkenborg Has Promising Words For Fans

You may not be as speedy as him, but you'll certainly want to race as fast as you can to see Sonic the Hedgehog on the silver screen next year. Looper recently spoke with Sonic the Hedgehog composer Tom Holkenborg, whose remarks are sure to renew excitement for the Jeff Fowler-directed flick.

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AJ Caulfield

Get Ready For A Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Sequel

What's up, danger? Sony Pictures has just announced that a sequel to 2018's Academy Award-winning animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is officially in the works. The film is slated to hit theaters on April 8, 2022.

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AJ Caulfield

Ant-Man 3 Is Officially Happening

"I know you know a lot of super-people, so... thinks for thanking of me!" Think of him we do, and thank him we soon will, as Marvel Studios has announced that Paul Rudd's Ant-Man is officially getting a third film. Here's what we know about Ant-Man 3.

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Patrick Phillips

Stranger Things Season 4 To Feature Four Brand-New Characters

Netflix's Stranger Things will take audiences to new places on season 4, but now it's been revealed that a few new faces will be turning up as well. TVLine reports that Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer have begun the casting process for season 4, looking to cast four new characters.

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Nina Starner

GoT Creators' Star Wars Exit Was A Long Time Coming

"Game of Thrones" alumni David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' recent departure from the "Star Wars" franchise may not have been so recent after all.

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Nina Starner

George R.R. Martin Just Gave Winds Of Winter Hopefuls Peace Of Mind

On the heels of the announcement that HBO ordered a full 10-episode run for a Game of Thrones prequel about the rise and fall of the Targaryens, Martin took to his blog to assure loyal fans that the new project won't distract him from finishing writing The Winds of Winter.

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AJ Caulfield

Small Details You Missed In The Witcher Trailer

You can't outrun destiny just because you're terrified of it. The first trailer for Netflix's The Witcher includes several small details sure to make fans of the property smile — and total Witcher newbies get excited about the upcoming series.

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Mike Floorwalker

New Wonder Woman 1984 Footage Is Extremely Revealing

Diana of Themiscyra isn't afraid to speak truth to power... or, failing that, to just kick power's ass. WarnerMedia unveiled footage from the upcoming Wonder Woman 1984 at their HBO Max presentation this week, and it features Diana engaged in a brawl in an unlikely place: inside the White House.

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Patrick Phillips

First-Look Footage From Halloween Kills Is Pretty Epic

To all the Halloween-heads out there, you should probably start following Jamie Lee Curtis' social accounts immediately. The actress, who plays Laurie Strode in the Halloween franchise, recently shared to her Twitter a video of first-look footage from the upcoming film Halloween Kills.

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Patrick Phillips

Rumor Report: Is Luke Cage Really Returning To The MCU?

Sweet Christmas, there are a lot of Marvel rumors out there these days. Per We Got This Covered, Marvel brass may be looking to slot Luke Cage into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the near future, with the Hero of Harlem reportedly set to feature as a prominent supporting player moving forward.

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