Tag: Fantastic Four
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25 Years Ago, Blade Was A Great Comic Book Movie Before Comic Book Movies Were Cool
In the Marvel vs. DC debate, it’s important to remember that the latter had a headstart of several decades. Some of DC Comics’ most popular characters were introduced on the page in the late 1930s and early 1940s, allowing them to stand at the very base of the pop culture firmament. Superman, Wonder Woman, and…
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Jack Quaid Reacts to Those ‘Fantastic 4’ Rumors In the Best Way Possible
Still considered one of Marvel Studios’ most anticipated titles even though the MCU is not at its most popular phase, the new Fantastic Four movie is at that stage in which a major cast member could be announced at any minute – and fans are certainly on the lookout. Having become the target of these…
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Human Torch’s Messy Licensing Drama Gave Marvel Fans Two Beloved Characters
While the Marvel Universe has seen a number of characters make the leap from the comic page onto the big and small screens, the property that seems to be the hardest to adapt is Fantastic Four. The quartet of superpowered adventurers hasn’t exactly had the best luck when it comes to film adaptations. The Roger…
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The Blackening review – Get Out meets Scary Movie in whipsmart horror satire
The stereotype of Black characters dying first in horror movies is put to the test in a funny and incisive Juneteenth-set slasherThere is an august tradition in the African American community of talking back to the film screen loud enough to jolt the characters on screen. The Blackening doesn’t just hear those cries; it needles…
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Robert Downey Jr. Auditioned To Play Doctor Doom In 2005’s Fantastic Four
Before he was Tony Stark, Robert Downey Jr. was in the running to play a different armor-wearing genius from the Marvel universe.For the 15th anniversary of 2008’s “Iron Man,” Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and director John Favreau sat down for a conversation. When discussing Rdj — who the success of “Iron Man” rests on…
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‘Fantastic Four’: Galactus’ Controversial Look Explained By Director
While fans wait for the Fantastic Four to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the group has already appeared in three films that were produced by 20th Century Fox. Tim Story directed 2005’s Fantastic Four and its 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. The sequel featured the classic Marvel Comics villain Galactus. However,…
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‘Fantastic Four’: Marvel Enlists ‘Avatar 2’ Scribe Josh Friedman To Help With Reboot
While “Deadpool 3” is gearing up to be Marvel’s first big attempt at tackling mutants, their upcoming “Fantastic Four” reboot is also going to be a real challenge as it’ll be the first proper hard reboot of the Fox era. The studio is said to be zeroing in on casting the four leading roles, and…
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Diego Luna Evasively Addresses The Rumor He’s Up For A Lead ‘Fantastic Four’ Role
We’re in the holiday break, so we’ll be slightly more open to covering some loose talk about rumors—at least if those involved address them, which is the case here. Diego Luna’s obviously had a banner year after Lucasfilm’s hit “Star Wars” series, “Andor.” And the loose internet talk of late is that Luna is being…
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‘Star Trek’ Sequel Removed by Paramount From Upcoming Film Slate
Paramount has removed its untitled “Star Trek” sequel from its upcoming film slate. The project, produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, had been dated to hit theaters on Dec. 22, 2023.The rather inevitable news comes roughly one month after director Matt Shakman exited the “Star Trek” film, which was nominally set to be the fourth…