The late Naya Rivera could have led a blockbuster film franchise. Apparently, a major Marvel Cinematic Universe director hoped to see Rivera lead the Hunger Games franchise, which could have catapulted the actress to global stardom beyond her starring role on Glee. Here's the story.
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We're here to examine those DC characters who aren't yet part of the DCEU and break down why they've yet to grace the silver screen.
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Still waiting for an announcement as to when Deadpool will make his big Marvel Cinematic Universe debut? The issue remains shrouded in mystery, but the creator of the Merc with a Mouth recently offered his take.
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Right up to his untimely death in July 2020, Imahara was a man of many talents: television host, roboticist, electrical engineer. His passion was evident in everything he did, and it was the reason he was approached with the task of recreating Iron Man's gauntlet.
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The Deadpool films are full of fourth wall-breaking moments, but Ryan Reynolds recently revealed that Deadpool 2 included a cool Indiana Jones-themed easter egg that likely went unnoticed for most viewers. Here's the Indiana Jones reference you totally missed in Deadpool 2.
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The Old Guard is surprisingly subtle, and while these details add texture to its fantastic world, they're not necessary for understanding the plot. Watch the movie first, and see how much you notice on your own. Then, once you're immune to spoilers, come back and see what you missed.
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The X-Men might be Marvel's mightiest mutants, but that doesn't mean they have it easy. These characters have suffered some of the worst traumas the Marvel universe could throw at a superhero -- and then some. These are the X-Men's tragic origins, brutal backstories, and chilling childhoods.
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Bat-fans, here's some news that should perk up those pointy ears: director Matt Reeves' take on The Batman won't be confined to the big screen. A new TV series, set in the same world as Reeves' upcoming feature film, will center on the inner workings of the Gotham City police department.
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The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron as the immortal mercenary Andy, hit Netflix in summer 2020. Because movies are a different medium than comics, the filmmakers had to make some changes to make it all work. Here are the major differences between The Old Guard comic book series and movie.
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was a nice change of pace from the hero-centric Marvel movies, giving everyday operatives and lesser-known comics characters the spotlight. One such was Deathlok, who appeared, then disappeared, on the show. Here's his story.
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Coming soon to a living room near you: the Marvel Universe. At long last, Mighty Marvel has announced its lineup for San Diego Comic-Con 2020, which has been temporarily re-branded "Comic-Con @Home," as this year's event will be entirely virtual.
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Henry Cavill is an actor with a lot of irons in the fire. The biggest question for fans is whether he's up for another outing as Clark Kent, a.k.a. Superman. Sadly, we don't have a clear answer at the moment, and one person you won't be getting clarification from is Cavill himself.
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Since superhero movies are the biggest thing in the world right now, it was only right that for the eighth installment of the Sniper franchise, someone with a background in comic books was at the helm. Looper recently spoke with director Kaare Andrews about how he transitioned from comics to films.
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An entire film parodying the esteemed Eurovision Song Contest almost sounds like a redundant proposition. The actual performance-variety show-singing competition already pretty much exists on the edge of self parody.
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Will Ferrell is back in peak form on Netflix, and his outrageous new musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is exactly what you needed to refresh your streaming watch list.
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Given the superhero genre is as known for its eye-catching costumes as its action, it should come as no surprise that Birds of Prey's outre aesthetic is rooted in the comics. How do the Birds of the screen compare to the Birds of the page?
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In an interview with Variety, Anthony Mackie, who plays the Marvel Cinematic Universe version of the winged superhero, reassured the world that his delayed TV project, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, was going to look just like a proper Marvel movie.
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Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Iron Man has been the heart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its inception. The character caught on as soon as he arrived on the big screen in 2008. Since then, Tony Stark has grown to be one of the most prolific characters in the franchise.
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Marvel Comics fans are in mourning today after the passing of beloved inker Joe Sinnott. During his decades-long career working for Marvel, Sinnott contributed to some of the company's best-known properties, including The Avengers, Thor, and most notably, Fantastic Four.
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Comic book fans may recognize the name Kaare Andrews, who has carved out a stellar place for himself in the industry, particularly amongst those who read issues of Spider-Man. Andrews sat down with Looper for an interview in which he revealed the Spider-Man story he'd love to see told on screen.
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The release of Wonder Woman 1984 has been delayed a few times now, but that just means that there's more time to theorize about how Diana Prince has been reunited with her lost love, Steve Trevor. Now, a new image gives us another look at the two together, inspiring a fresh round of speculation.
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If you're not a Eurovision fan quite yet, don't worry. The movie's cast is absolutely stacked, and it's made by people who know how to make very, very silly movies. If you're a comedy fan, you're in good hands.
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After a popular debut at the Venice Film Festival in 2019, French director Olivier Assayas' Wasp Network was picked up for international distribution by Netflix. Since June 19, subscribers have had the opportunity to find out for themselves just what all the festival heat was about.
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From leading roles right down to clever cameos, here are the characters who've appeared in the most MCU movies, ranked in order from least to most appearances.
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Legendary Hollywood director Joel Schumacher, whose vision and storytelling made him an icon of '80s and '90s cinema, died on Monday, June 22 in New York City at the age of 80. A spokeswoman for his family confirmed to The New York Times that he passed following a year-long struggle with cancer.
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A lot was riding on Michael Keaton and Tim Burton's take on the caped crusader. Of course, Keaton's Batman was a massive hit, cementing Batman as DC's most beloved hero for decades. In 1989, Keaton was the right actor at the right time for Batman. In 2020, it seems history is about to repeat itself.
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The Guardians of the Galaxy might be a fearless band of warriors, but they're also a group of serious weirdos. Arrested development, daddy issues, tragic origin stories -- if you can name a serious insecurity or trauma, odds are, one of them has it. These are the Guardians' greatest weaknesses.
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