Echo Reactions Praise Brutal Action, Alaqua Cox and Daredevil & Kingpin’s Return
Summary Early reactions to the Marvel series Echo praise the brutal fight sequences and Alaqua Cox's performance as the titular vigilante. Echo is favorably compared to Netflix's Daredevil for its unflinching and street-level approach to the MCU story. However, some…
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‘Mean Girls’ Domestic Box Office Retains Crown as ‘Wonka’ Nears Milestone
The Big Picture Mean Girls had a concerning 59% drop at the box office, but retained the top spot due to lack of competition. The film's musical genre was underplayed in marketing, resulting in a so-so audience score and lower…
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Jessica Chastain’s Memory Character Became So Second Nature to Her That She Was Surprised by Her Own Acting Choices
Jessica Chastain was in such a flow state while filming Michel Franco’s new dementia drama Memory that she didn’t remember all of the acting choices she’d made until she watched the movie back for the first time. Jessica Chastain on…
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Keanu Reeves Becomes Wolverine Complete With Yellow X-Men Suit & Helmet In Stunningly Realistic Marvel Art
Summary Keanu Reeves could potentially play Wolverine in an upcoming MCU movie, thanks to the use of the multiverse. Reeves has expressed interest in playing Wolverine in the past, but after Hugh Jackman's tenure, he thought it was too late.…
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Marvel’s Echo Hits Top of Disney+ and Hulu Chart With Impressive Debut
Summary Echo's release strategy of making all episodes available at once paid off, as it quickly became the number one series on both Disney+ and Hulu, showcasing the large viewership for binge-watchable live-action MCU content. As the inaugural series under…
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Todd McFarlane Says Blumhouse Will Give Him The SPAWN Script To Read Soon — GeekTyrant
We’ve got another Spawn movie update for you today courtesy of Todd McFarlane. The creator of Spawn and producer Jason Blum both swear that this movie is going to get made. It’s just on that very long road to get…
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‘MJ Live’ Sues Michael Jackson Estate Over Trademark Dispute – The Hollywood Reporter
Las Vegas jukebox show MJ Live is suing the estate of Michael Jackson, accusing the late pop star’s lawyers of infringing the show’s intellectual property. The suit, filed on Wednesday in Nevada federal court, arises from allegations that the estate…
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Marvel Clears Netflix Daredevil’s Place within the MCU Canon
Summary Daredevil's integration into the MCU's Sacred Timeline enhances continuity and expands the universe, offering a richer world without extensive exposition. The canonical status of Daredevil allows for powerful storytelling and character development to resonate within the broader MCU context.…
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Eiza González Reunites With Guy Ritchie For Heist Film ‘Fountain of Youth’
The Big Picture Eiza González joins an all-star cast including John Krasinski and Natalie Portman in Guy Ritchie's film Fountain of Youth. The film follows estranged siblings on a global heist to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. This will…
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Disney Not Moving Forward With Jonathan Majors in MCU After Assault and Harassment Convictions
Disney will not forward with Jonathan Majors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the actor was found guilty Monday on two misdemeanor domestic-violence charges of assault and harassment on Monday, MovieMaker has learned. A person familiar with the situation speaking…
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“This Casting Is Blatant Colorism”
Summary Fans of the animated film Lilo & Stitch are criticizing the live-action remake's casting decision for the character of Nani, citing colorism as the issue. Many people argue that Nani's character is depicted as Indigenous Hawaiian with dark skin,…
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Jon Bernthal Shares Thoughts on Potential Punisher's Return: 'If we do it, we it right'
The expected return of Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, has been hyped after Marvel's successful launch of Echo on Disney+ and Hulu. This marks the studio's first foray into TV-MA series production. Echo has opened the door…
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