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Mike Floorwalker

Shang-Chi Actor Simu Liu Addresses Critics Arguing He's 'Too Ugly' To Play Marvel Hero

Simu Liu can teach us all a thing or two about handling criticism on the internet. The actor, who will hold down the title role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, took to Facebook to post a response to a YouTube video suggesting that he may not be good-looking enough to play the hero.

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AJ Caulfield

Ewan McGregor Will Reportedly Return As Obi-Wan Kenobi For New Disney+ Series

He's our only hope, and he's finally stepped up to the plate. Star Wars icon Ewan McGregor is returning to his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi for a new Disney+ series.

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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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Nina Starner

Game Of Thrones Actress Publicly Tears The Final Season To Shreds

If you hated the final season of Game of Thrones, you're not alone — one of the show's former stars agrees with you. During an appearance on Yahoo's podcast White Whine Question Time, Natalia Tena, who played the wildling Osha, spilled the tea about Thrones' divisive final season.

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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

RoboCop Sequel Loses Director Neill Blomkamp

The Robocop sequel is showing some a few dents in its armor. Neill Blomkamp, who has been attached to helm Robocop Returns since last summer, took to Twitter to inform fans that he has departed. No word on who would be taking over the picture, which is a direct sequel to the 1987 original.

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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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Mike Floorwalker

Amazon's The Wheel Of Time Series Sets Main Cast

The Wheel of Time has rounded out its cast. The Amazon original series, based on the fantasy novels by Robert Jordan, has added five talented up-and-comers to its roster of featured players. They join lead actress Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), who was tapped to topline the series in June.

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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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Mike Floorwalker

Henry Golding Cast In G.I. Joe Spin-Off Snake Eyes

G.I. Joe spin-off Snake Eyes has found its man behind the mask. Henry Golding, who starred in last year's Crazy Rich Asians, is in negotiations for the lead role in the production. Golding will be tasked with lending his natural charisma to a character who is something of a blank slate.

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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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Natasha Lavender

Captain Marvel 2 Release Date, Cast And Story

Fans of Carol Danvers were disappointed to learn that the wait for Captain Marvel 2 might be longer than expected. We're here to help ease that wait.

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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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AJ Caulfield

HBO Finally Responded To That Remake GoT Petition

More than 1.7 million disgruntled Game of Thrones fans signed a petition demanding a remake of the show's final season, but those efforts were evidently made in vein. HBO has responded to the petition, and those hoping the network would actually remake Thrones season 8 will be sorely disappointed.

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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

The Boys Season 2: First-Look Photo Promises Even More Action And Gore

The boys will be back in town before too long, and it looks like it'll be a pretty bloody return. Amazon's The Boys, which dropped its first season on July 26, is already back at work filming season two — and we've got the first look at what's coming.

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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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