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AJ Caulfield

The Flash Scores New Showrunner

A brand-new boss is here to watch over Barry Allen. The CW announced on Tuesday that a new showrunner is joining The Flash for the superhero series' upcoming sixth season, set to take over for reigning The Flash showrunner Todd Helbing.

Mike Floorwalker

The Talisman: Stephen King Adaptation Scores Handmaid's Tale Director

Hollywood's mining of the Master of Horror's works continues at a steady pace. The Handmaid's Tale's Mike Barker is on board to direct The Talisman, an adaptation of the 1984 dark fantasy novel co-authored by Stephen King. Steven Spielberg's Amblin Partners will co-produce the film.

AJ Caulfield

Dumbo First Reactions Applaud Film As Tim Burton's Best Work In Years

Disney's live-action Dumbo in five words? A three-ring circus of wonder. First reactions to the new Dumbo film are here, with those who attended the film's premiere in Los Angeles on Monday, March 11 sharing their thoughts about the flick on social media. By and large, response has been incredible.

Mike Floorwalker

Gotham: Batman Costume Seemingly Leaked Online

We may have finally gotten a look at Gotham's Dark Knight. An image was recently posted to the r/DCComics Reddit page which purports to show the Batman costume that Bruce Wayne will be suiting up in for the finale of the long-running Fox series. It looks to be inspired by Christian Bale's Batsuit.

AJ Caulfield

Disney-Fox Merger To Close Later This Month

The House of Mouse and the Fox Den will become one big, (hopefully) happy home before this month is up. On Tuesday morning, The Walt Disney Company announced that it has selected an official closing date for its $71.3 billion merger with 20th Century Fox.

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AJ Caulfield

This Captain Marvel Character Was Originally Meant To Be A Man

Between the Captain Marvel comics to the Captain Marvel movie, there exist a handful of differences — but few as big as the gender-swapping of a key character. Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, plus Marvel head Kevin Feige, have revealed which character was originally written as a man.

AJ Caulfield

Tom Holland Joins The Russo Brothers' Next Film Cherry

The fourth time's the charm. Tom Holland is yet again teaming with Joe and Anthony Russo, the directors of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. This time, the Spider-Man actor will lead Cherry, an adaptation of Nico Walker's book of the same name.

Mike Floorwalker

Time Bandits: Taika Waititi To Co-Write, Direct Pilot For Apple

It's about time for a reimagining of Time Bandits. Red-hot filmmaker Taika Waititi has signed on to executive produce, co-write, and direct a pilot for a potential series based on Terry Gilliam's 1981 cult classic film for Apple's forthcoming streaming service.

Kit Harington Jon Snow Emilia Clarke Daenerys Targaryen Game of Thrones

AJ Caulfield

Game Of Thrones Season 8: How Long The First Two Episodes Are

Winter is here and the eighth season of Game of Thrones is coming soon — but when the final chapter arrives on HBO, it won't make quite as big a splash as everyone had anticipated. Runtimes for the first two episodes of Thrones season 8 have been revealed, and they're a bit shorter than expected.

AJ Caulfield

Captain Marvel: Clark Gregg Fires Back At Those Hating On The Film

Clark Gregg has a little something to say to the Captain Marvel haters. Gregg, who plays Agent Phil Coulson in Captain Marvel, recently addressed the group of people who lodged hateful, troll-like reviews on the film's Rotten Tomatoes page.

Mike Floorwalker

Us: What The Critics Are Saying

There will be no sophomore slump for Jordan Peele. Reviews are pouring in for the Oscar winning writer/director's latest fright fest Us, and they are good... all of them. Peele's follow-up to his masterful 2017 debut Get Out currently stands at a sterling 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.

AJ Caulfield

Captain Marvel Soars To $153 Million Domestic, $455 Million Global Debut

Higher, further, faster — and now richer, too. The weekend box office results are in, and everything's coming up Captain Marvel. Starring Brie Larson as the titular hero, Captain Marvel opened to the tune of $153 million across theaters in North America, and to $455 million worldwide.

Captain Marvel poster Nick Fury Carol Danvers Yon-Rogg Samuel L. Jackson Brie Larson Jude Law

AJ Caulfield

The Real Reason Nick Fury Didn't Page Captain Marvel Sooner

Captain Marvel is like the Kim Possible of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: call her, beep her if you want to reach her. Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) did just that at the end of Avengers: Infinity War — but why didn't he reach out sooner? Here's the real reason why.

Samuel L. Jackson Captain Marvel as Nick Fury

AJ Caulfield

Captain Marvel Finally Solves Major Iron Man Mystery

If only someone had given Nick Fury the same kind of warning Santa Claus gave Ralphie Parker. Ever since Samuel L. Jackson revealed that Captain Marvel would feature Fury without his eyepatch, fans wondered if the film would reveal how he lost his eye — and solve a mystery set up in Iron Man.

Mike Floorwalker

Twilight Zone: Zazie Beetz, Betty Gabriel To Appear In Episode Of Revival

A pair of talented actresses are about to slip into The Twilight Zone. Zazie Beetz and Betty Gabriel are the latest to sign on for an episode of the CBS All Access revival of the classic anthology series, which will be produced an hosted by Academy Award winner Jordan Peele.

Captain Marvel Samuel L. Jackson Nick Fury

AJ Caulfield

Samuel L. Jackson Trolled Us All With A Fake Fact About Captain Marvel's Powers

In the months leading up to the March 8 launch of Captain Marvel, Nick Fury actor Samuel L. Jackson constantly hyped up the titular superhero's incredible abilities. He praised her left and right — but one remark Jackson gave about Brie Larson's Captain Marvel was a total lie.

AJ Caulfield

Shazam! First Reactions Call Film 'Unlike Anything DC Has Done Before'

First reactions to director David F. Sandberg's Shazam! are here — and they're overwhelmingly positive. Those who attended pre-release screenings of the superhero flick, starring Asher Angel and Zachary Levi, have praised it as vibrant, fun, near-perfect, and "unlike anything DC has done before."

Mike Floorwalker

Pauley Perrette's New TV Gig Is A Big Change From 'NCIS'

Pauley Perrette is returning to the tube — but if you're an NCIS fan, her new role may be just a bit different from what you're used to. Multiple sources report that the actress has landed a role on the upcoming CBS sitcom Broke, opposite Jane the Virgin actor Jaime Camil.

Mike Floorwalker

The Suicide Squad: New Characters Rumored For James Gunn's Sequel

New director, new squad. The Suicide Squad is a very different — although just as eclectic — ensemble from the one featured in the first flick.

Mike Floorwalker

Adriana Barraza Joins Cast Of Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels

The casting department for this City never sleeps. Showtime's revival series Penny Dreadful: City of Angels has added veteran actress Adriana Barraza to its cast. She joins a stellar ensemble that already includes Game of Thrones' Natalie Dormer and Fear the Walking Dead's Daniel Zovatto.

Mike Floorwalker

Arrow: Cast Reacts To Series' Cancellation

Soon to be gone, never to be forgotten. The cast and crew of the long-running CW series Arrow took to social media to express their thoughts on the series' cancellation and their hopes for the eighth and final season. Star Stephen Amell also addressed the cancellation in a lengthy Facebook video.

AJ Caulfield

'The World Is Ready' For A Gay Superhero In The MCU, Says Marvel's Victoria Alonso

A rainbow flag could soon fly outside the offices of Marvel Studios.

Mike Floorwalker

Black Widow: Andre Holland Reportedly Being Eyed For Villain

The Black Widow rumors continue to fly. Andre Holland, who was won accolades for his roles in the Academy Award-winning picture Moonlight and as Henry Deaver in Hulu's Castle Rock, has reportedly read for the role of the film's main villain. The folks at That Hashtag Show reported the news.

AJ Caulfield

Riverdale Resumes Production Following Luke Perry's Death, Pays Actor Tribute

Riverdale is back up and running. Following the death of one of its brightest stars, Luke Perry, on March 4, Riverdale resumed production on March 6. That same day, Riverdale aired the first episode since Perry's passing, which featured a tribute to the actor shown at the end of the episode.

AJ Caulfield

Suicide Squad 2: Idris Elba In Talks To Replace Will Smith

Idris Elba might be joining the Squad. The actor is talks to star in Warner Bros.' forthcoming Suicide Squad sequel, written and directed by former Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 helmer James Gunn, and replace Will Smith as the assassin Deadshot.