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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mike Floorwalker

Arrow: Season 8 Will Be The Last

Adios, Ollie. Mere months after receiving a renewal for an eighth season from the CW, the venerable DC comics-based series Arrow has gotten the axe. That season will be the final one, bringing the series that gave a name to its network's interconnected Arrowverse to a close.

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AJ Caulfield

Jay And Silent Bob Reboot Casts Joe Manganiello And More

Kevin Smith's herbal hero may be quiet, but he's making plenty of noise — and big moves — behind the scenes of Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. Smith announced on Tuesday that Joe Manganiello, Craig Robinson, Frankie Shaw, Justin Long, and Jordan Monsanto have joined the cast of the upcoming film.

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Mike Floorwalker

Brie Larson To Produce, Star In CIA Drama For Apple TV

Brie Larson is on a roll. The Academy Award-winning actress and Captain Marvel star has inked a direct-to-series deal to executive produce and star in an as-yet untitled drama for Apple TV, focusing on the rise of a driven young woman through the ranks of the CIA.

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Mike Floorwalker

Black Widow: Emma Watson Rumored To Be Eyed For Second Lead

Marvel may be looking to add a little magic to Black Widow. Emma Watson is reportedly being heavily considered for a lead role in the superspy solo vehicle.

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AJ Caulfield

Morbius: Tyrese Gibson To Join Jared Leto In Spider-Man Spin-Off

Tyrese Gibson is moving fast and furious in the direction of Sony's forthcoming Spider-Man spin-off. Best known for playing Roman in the Fast and Furious film franchise, Gibson is in talks to star alongside Jared Leto in Morbius. The film also stars Matt Smith, Jared Harris, and Adria Arjona.

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AJ Caulfield

Maleficent 2 Scores New Release Date, Official Title

With a name like Maleficent, she's gotta be evil — a mistress of evil. Disney's Maleficent sequel has landed a brand-new release date and scored a sweet (and spooky) official title. In addition to dropping these bits of news, the House of Mouse also revealed the first poster for the upcoming movie.

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AJ Caulfield

Captain Marvel: Brie Larson Says Playing The Superhero Changed Her Life

Captain Marvel is set to take the Marvel Cinematic Universe higher, further, and faster when she makes her official debut on March 8. But long before she soars into cinemas this Friday, the half-human, half-alien superhero took the life of actress Brie Larson in a completely new direction.

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Jaron Pak

How Breaking Bad And The Walking Dead Are Connected

Let's take a quick trip down memory lane and see all the different ways The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad are connected.

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Mike Floorwalker

Marvel's Eternals Might Feature First Openly Gay Superhero Lead

Fire up the rumor mill. Anonymous sources are reporting that Marvel Studios may be seeking to cast an openly gay male lead for its forthcoming cosmic saga The Eternals, one of the as-yet unvisited properties that will be getting the spotlight after the conclusion of Phase Three.

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Mike Floorwalker

Captain Marvel: What The Critics Are Saying

Higher, further, faster. Advance reviews are pouring in for Captain Marvel, the first female-led solo effort for mighty Marvel Studios, and it appears that the pop culture juggernaut has yet another winner on its hands. As of this morning, the flick stands at a sterling 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Mike Floorwalker

King Conan: Arnold Schwarzenegger On Why Sequel Hasn't Happened

Conan may yet return... but It might take a little convincing. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently sat down with website The Arnold Fans to talk about a number of projects including King Conan, the proposed sequel to 1982's Conan the Barbarian and 1984's Conan the Destroyer.

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AJ Caulfield

Luke Perry's Final Role Will Be In Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

When actor Luke Perry sadly passed away at the age of 52 on March 4, shortly after suffering a massive stroke, many assumed that the last they would see of the actor would be on Riverdale. However, the final time viewers will see Perry on screen will be this summer, in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

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AJ Caulfield

Riverdale, 90210 Actor Luke Perry Dies At 52

Luke Perry, the actor best known for his roles on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Riverdale, died on Monday, March 4. Less than a week earlier, Perry suffered what was reported as a "massive" stroke on Wednesday, February 27. He was 52 years old.

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