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Casting Breakdowns Tease New Characters In 'X-Men: Dark Phoenix': Who Might Be Joining The Cast?
2018 is set to be a promising year for #XMen fans, with a triple-dose of mutant goodness: Josh Boone’s New Mutants, the highly anticipated Deadpool 2, and Fox’s first foray into the cosmic in X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Over the weekend, we got some intriguing news about potential cast for the last of these films, teasing an intriguing direction for the movie — and hinting at some fantastic potential new characters!
Marvel's 'Infinity War' Panel At D23 Revealed The Scale Of Their Problem With Female Characters
Over the weekend, Marvel fans at the D23 Expo in Anaheim were thrilled to get their first glimpse of Avengers: Infinity War. The footage hasn't been released online (it's likely unfinished, given the film is only just wrapping up filming now). That hasn't stopped descriptions of it going viral, though, and pretty much every Marvel fan knows what happened in that thrilling clip.
A Fact-Checking Guide to Spotting Fake News for Fandom
Fake news. It's always been with us, but in the last year or so, the term's gone mainstream. Here's the thing though — While the rest of the world has honed in on the political implications, fake news is happening just as much in fandoms. As a writer in the Entertainment sector, I'm regularly having to double — and even triple-check news to ensure that it's not fake. So here are some of the top tips I've noticed that might help us all stop falling for fake news...
Did The 'Infinity War' Trailer Hint That The Soul Stone Is In Wakanda?
The first trailer for Avengers: Infinity War has left fans spellbound. The movie promises to be a cosmic battle like nothing Marvel's ever made before, with one scene showing the Avengers unite against an alien army!
J.K. Rowling, Riz Ahmed And How The UK Is Discussing The Finsbury Park Attack
On Monday June 19th, the UK once again awoke to tragedy. A white van ploughed into Muslims who were leaving the Mosque at Finsbury Park; one died, and 11 were injured. The driver was restrained, and local resident Imam Mohammed Mahmoud intervened to ensure he was uninjured by the angry crowd. At time of writing, the police have arrested one suspect — Darren Osborne, a 47-year-old from Cardiff who reportedly stated, "I want to kill all Muslims – I did my bit." As tragic as these events are, they've started something of a national conversation here in the UK — one that dovetails with discussions of media bias in the US.
The Long Journey To The First Female Star Of 'Doctor Who'
Back in 1963, nobody would ever have believed we'd still be talking about Doctor Who fifty-four years later. The series was originally envisioned as an educational show that explored history, but a remarkably successful sci-fi plot featuring an alien race known as the Daleks changed everything. Now, in 2017, the series is making history itself — with the central character, the Doctor, regenerating into the form of a woman.
School Is In Session: Meet The Future Superheroes & Villains Who Debut In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
The best Spider-Man stories are as much about Peter Parker himself as they are about the superhero. As a result, his greatest friends and enemies usually hold a strong personal connection for him; that's why the Green Goblin and Venom are generally viewed as Spider-Man's greatest foes. Fortunately, Marvel's been careful to add that personal touch to #SpiderManHomecoming, not least in some of the secondary characters they've introduced.
'War For The Planet Of The Apes' Asks What It Means To Be Human
Like the best science-fiction films, War of the Planet of the Apes is a movie with remarkable depth. Characterized by breathtaking action and cutting wit, the film is also surprisingly philosophical. This movie asks a question that seems so very timely today: What does it really mean to be human?
7 Evil Versions Of Batman Are About To Attack Gotham In DC's 'Dark Nights: Metal'
The past year has seen DC Comics go from strength to strength, with the successful launch of DC Rebirth: a tremendous, two-year-long arc that has powerfully restored hope to the comic book franchise. It's been a tremendous success, and last year even took comic book sales to a 20-year record. Now, in a fascinating twist, DC is preparing to reveal what fan-favorite writer Scott Snyder refers to as "the bad brother."
Will Mark Ruffalo Ever Get A Solo Hulk Movie In The MCU? Ruffalo Says It's Impossible
Believe it or not, it's been nine years since we last watched a solo Hulk film. In the years since, of course, the part of Bruce Banner has been recast; he's now played by Mark Ruffalo, not by Edward Norton, which means the current iteration of the Hulk has never starred in his own movie.
The Possible 'Blade' Netflix Series From Marvel: Have We Known The Plot For A Year?
With rumors building that Netflix is considering launching a Blade Reboot series, fans are beginning to get excited. Wesley Snipes — whose portrayal of the character was so iconic back in 1998 — has said he's willing to reprise the role. But what could Marvel be planning?
The Black Order Rises: New Details Reveal What to Expect from Thanos's Powerful Servants in Avengers: Infinity War
In March this year, motion capture artist Terry Notaro revealed that he'd joined the cast of Avengers: Infinity War as Thanos's unnamed "right-hand bad guy." Since then, fans have been putting together the puzzle pieces, and deduced that Infinity War will introduce us to the Black Order — Thanos's sworn servants, and his most powerful lieutenants. Created by Jonathan Hickman, the Black Order are ferocious warriors in their own right, and they'll make a fantastic addition to the MCU.