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[This is a re-post of my retrospective series in which I take a look back at the Marvel Cinematic Universe. These articles do not contain spoilers for unreleased Marvel movies. If you know any spoilers about the unreleased Marvel movies, please do not post them in the comments section.] Marvel’s Phase Two begins without a Marvel movie. It may have a “Marvel Studios” logo on it and technically follow the events ofThe Avengers, butIron Man 3is really aShane Blackfilm that stars Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr....

With co-writer/directorDavid Michod’s historical dramaThe Kingnow streaming on Netflix, I recently sat down withJoel Edgertonfor an exclusive interview. If you haven’tseen the trailer,The Kingrevolves around a wayward prince (Timothée Chalamet) who ascends the English Throne upon his father’s death at which point he must navigate the politics of the war-torn kingdom. The film blends historical fact and literary fiction to craft a fresh take on the material, which has been the subject of previous films and theWilliam Shakespeareplays Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2 and Henry V....

The cast for the upcomingJohn Wick 4has been rounding out nicely over the last couple of weeks, with such names being added to the action sequel asShamier Anderson,Donnie Yen, newcomerRina Sawayamain her feature debut, andBill Skarsgardisin talks to also join.But, as it turns out,Keanu Reevesisn’t the only actor who will be making his return to the newest movie. While speaking with Collider in promotion of Netflix’s action thrillerThe Ice Road,Laurence Fishburnerevealed that he’ll be reprising his role as The Bowery King....

Not much is out there about the plot for Rian Johnson’s murder mysteryKnives Out, but it must be absolutelybonkersbecause it’s attracting top-level talent at a nearOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodlevel.Deadlinereports thatAtlantastandoutLakeith Stanfieldwill join James Bond starDaniel Craigand Captain America himselfChris Evansin the film, which starts production later this year. Craig and Stanfield are both reportedly set to play detectives—a part Stanfield played to delightfully wacky results in Netflix’sDeath Note—which we can only hope means Chris Evans is playing a murderer, ideally one with a mustache....

WithThe LEGO Ninjago Moviealmost here, Warner Bros. has released a very cool Ukiyo-e inspired banner for the film. For those unfamiliar withThe LEGO Ninjago Movie, it follows the Green Ninja, Lloyd (Dave Franco), and his fellow friends and ninjas as they try to protect Ninjago from the evil Garmadon (Justin Theroux), who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. I’ll have my review up for the film tomorrow, but as for this poster, it’s a nice, clever bit of artwork that’s fairly eye-catching....

Today, SiriusXM and Marvel announced a multi-year agreement under which Marvel will create a substantial amount of exclusive podcasts for SiriusXM and Pandora. In Marvel’s most sweeping podcast deal ever, the venture will include both scripted and unscripted series, themed live events, and much more, premiering in 2020. SiriusXM and Pandora will also debut many of Marvel’s most popular podcasts before they can be heard anywhere else. Included in the slate of upcoming programming are four new scripted series, each ten episodes, based around the iconic characters of Wolverine, Hawkeye, Black Widow, and Star-Lord, as well as a fifth series in which all four team up; unscripted podcasts that look at Marvel’s rich history through a modern-day lens of pop culture; podcasts dedicated to popular Marvel franchises; and regular talk shows, including an interview show that will feature famous celebrity guests....

Calling allDavid Bowiefans: if you’re still looking for new gems to find in the legendary artist’s discography, look no further than the companion album toBrett Morgen’s upcoming documentary,Moonage Daydream. The new release will accompany the premiere of the highly-anticipated film and feature all-new mixes and versions of classic Bowie hits, hitting everything from his most iconic numbers to little ditties that only the most dedicated of fans will remember. The companion album contains a whopping forty-three tracks, spanning Bowie’s extensive, long-ranging career....

Listen, I know there’s one trailer this week that took the attention from every other one that was released, you know which one it is, and I know which one it is. But even though people might be talking about only one trailer this week, we still have to acknowledge all the other trailers that were also released this past week, which are also important. So, rounding up this week we got new trailers forRogue One: A Star Wars Story,Captain America: Civil War,Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,Independence Day: Resurgence,Swiss Army Man, and more....

Major spoilers ahead forOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood Well, it was right there in the title,Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, writer/directorQuentin Tarantino’s way of telling us his ninth film would be a fairy tale. Hollywood is basically a fantasy land all on its own, a sprawling kingdom of hills, valleys, and magic worthy of one of those maps that come at the start of a Tolkien book. But Tarantino ups the whimsy through a lense of sheer wistful nostalgia....

Just over four years after their Emmy-nominated romantic miniseriesNormal Peoplepremiered on BBC Three and later Hulu,Paul MescalandDaisy Edgar-Jonesare partnering up once again. Edgar-Jones shared an image on her Instagram Stories of her and Mescal together teasing “big news to share” on the space. Element Pictures, the banner that produced their last collaboration, also reposted the photo, adding to the intrigue about what they had in store. It was later revealed that the pair would beteaming up for a charity screening ofNormal Peoplebenefitting Pieta, an Irish suicide and self-harm prevention charity, as well as UNICEF....

Boy the rumor mill sure turned onRogue One: A Star Wars Storyfast, didn’t it? Just a month afterthe first trailerfor Lucasfilm’s firstStar Warsstandalone/anthology film wowed audiences with directorGareth Edwards’ striking vision for the pre-A New Hope-set story, word surfaced thatRogue Oneis heading into some reshoots this summer—possibly of a significant amount. Reshoots are par for the course for every single blockbuster nowadays, and they’re usually even built into the budget. When you get into the editing room on a $150+ million film, you may find areas of the movie that could use improvement or increased clarity, and with a major Hollywood studio at your disposal, whynottake advantage of the opportunity to tighten things up?...

Marvel’sDeadpool & Wolverinehas been met with many rumors during the lead-up to its release. But nothing could compare to the ones surroundingTaylor Swift. There was much speculation thatThe Eras Tourpop star would make her MCU debut in the upcoming R-rated film, and finally,Ryan Reynoldshas addressed if they’re true or not. In an interview withFandango, Reynolds addressed the numerous Swift speculations about the upcoming superhero film. The actor didn’t give a solid answer and claimed that “anything can happen” and that “surprises are the essence of Deadpool....

It was announced on Friday that the release date for Paramount PicturesScream 5is delayed. The next movie in the long-runningScreamfranchise will be directed byReady orNotdirecting duoMatt Bettinelli-OlpinandTyler Gillett. Even more exciting,Scream 5will feature the return ofCourteney CoxandDavid Arquette(Neve Campbellis still unconfirmed!). It was also recently announcedYou’sJenna OrtegaandIn the HeightsstarMelissa Barrerawould be joining the cast, although details on their roles have yet to be shared. So, when willScream 5hit theaters? According to a tweet sent out by theofficialScreamTwitterlate Friday, the fifth installment is now set to hit theaters on July 06, 2025....