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Daveed Diggs Reveals Ariel Has More Power In New Film Adaptation

Emily Schaab — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 01:12:09 +0000

As we get closer to the release of Disney’s live-action version of ‘The Little Mermaid,’ anticipation is mounting! And star Daveed Diggs is the most excited of all! Diggs, who will voice Sebastian, Ariel’s crustacean sidekick, gave a recent interview where he discussed changes that were made to the story. As Disney continues to remake their classic films into live-action features, some edits have been made. So, it’s only natural that some changes have been made to the upcoming ‘Little Mermaid,’ as well. Most of the discussion from Diggs centered around how Ariel controls her own fate in the story of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ Diggs explained: “Some of the updates they’ve done to the story are really important in terms of giving some more power back to Ariel. It’s fun to work on something that’s so intentional in the idea of ‘If we’re going to make this now, we’re not going to leave this alone as a time capsule.’ Let’s make it for now.” Hopefully, fans will be on board with these changes. While most of the reactions have been positive, because humans are the worst, there has been criticism surrounding the choice to cast a black actress as a […]

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Could Iron Man Make An Appearance In ‘Black Widow?’

Emily Schaab — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:17:01 +0000

With Marvel Studios’ ‘Black Widow’ set to premiere on May 1, fans can’t help but throw out theories and rumors about the upcoming film. One such rumor is that Robert Downey Jr. may make an appearance as Iron Man in ‘Black Widow.’ Fans will remember that Iron Man sacrificed himself to save the universe and defeat Thanos in ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ However, some find it hard to believe that the hero who launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe is truly gone for good. While many of us would love to see Downey Jr. grace our screens as Iron Man in the future, the actor has stated previously that he feels that chapter is behind him. However, as ‘Black Widow,’ is set before the events of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ it is not an impossible thought that Iron Man could make an appearance. The issue was brought up in a recent interview with Downey Jr., but the actor stayed hush hush, neither confirming nor denying, saying: “Right. Great. I mean, it would be nice if they notified me. Forewarned is forearmed. They can do anything now. This could be a deep fake interview for all we know.” Directed by Cate Shortland from a script written […]

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John Krasinski Discusses The Possibility Of Another ‘Quiet Place’ Sequel

Emily Schaab — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:55:16 +0000

Audiences were surprised when ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ was announced as the sequel to writer/director John Krasinksi’s breakout hit. While Krasinski himself wasn’t sure about a follow-up at first, it seems the story could go even further, possibly adding a third part to the mix. In a recent interview, Krasinski spoke about the possibility of extending his story. He said: “I set up a couple of tiny little Easter eggs in II that not only explain more about I, but would allow for more mythology. But, being a Boston Catholic, I can’t be like, ‘Yeah, of course, there’ll be a third!’ No, not at all.” According to Krasinski, no formal discussions regarding a follow up has been had, but he notes that he and Paramount Pictures are on the same page about the franchise, saying: “I haven’t heard from the studio that they want a third one. But the good news is that the studio and I are on the same page in that this isn’t one of those franchises where we keep pumping them out if they make money. I think we’ve proven that this is an original idea that is really beloved by people in a way […]

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‘The Witcher’ Showrunner Explains How The Show Does, And Doesn’t, Tackle The Issue Of Race

Emily Schaab — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 01:20:46 +0000

Fans of Netflix’s adaptation of Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s ‘The Witcher’ are no strangers to the show’s sometimes confusing storylines. The series is known for jumping back and forth through different timelines and points of view for each of the three main characters. And while the show features many species of monsters and humans alike, race does not become an issue. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich recently participated in an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit and, among other things, was asked about the issue of race among the humans in ‘The Witcher.’ Specifically, she was asked why the show can be found “randomly throwing around [people of color] here and there with no origins or background.” Hissrich explained: “The discussions about race in the writers room, with the producers, and with Andrzej himself were long and varied. We talked about the history of the Conjunction of the Spheres (are all humans out in the ether the same color? Did the Conjunction drop certain races in certain areas?), we talked about the Continent being a huge place (are we to believe that people don’t migrate?), and we talked the most about how racism was presented in the books. Like all readers, […]

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Who Are You Calling Dummy, Dummy? Slappy Returns In New ‘Goosebumps’ Book

Emily Schaab — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 22:17:14 +0000

Author R.L. Stine has been creating nightmares for years. Nothing scared this 90s kid more than that one story about the haunted mask! Perhaps the most iconic piece of nightmare fuel gifted to us from Stine’s brilliant mind is Slappy the Dummy from his ‘Goosebumps’ series. Recently, Stine took to Twitter to announce a new book that will feature everyone’s favorite creepy ventriloquist dummy to be released in March. The evil dummy returns March 3. Know an evil kid who will enjoy this? Have you preordered? pic.twitter.com/vr01uAP6yZ — R.L. Stine (@RL_Stine) January 13, 2020 We first met Slappy in the book ‘Night of the Living Dummy’ before he appeared in eight more ‘Goosebumps’ stories, including two sequels to the original story. Slappy also scared us to death in both the 2015 and 2018 ‘Goosebumps’ feature films. Furthermore, Slappy acts as the narrator of the ‘Goosebumps SlappyWorld’ series. In short, this doll is having a ball! RELATED: The Latest ‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’ Clip Features Slappy Doing Some Shopping The ‘Goosebumps’ feature films have both seen moderate success as they blended elements from all across the author’s library. However, there is one story that Stine wishes could be made […]

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‘Westworld’ Season 3 Trailer Reveals Real-World Drama

Emily Schaab — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:28:13 +0000

If you can’t wait to reconnect with your host and start a new simulation, you’re in luck! HBO has set Sunday, March 15 as the premiere for the third season of ‘Westworld.’ The new season will have eight episodes. Most of the main cast will be returning, including, Evan Rachel Wood as Dolores, Thandie Newton as Maeve, Ed Harris as the Man in Black, Jeffrey Wright as Bernard, Tessa Thompson as Charlotte, Luke Hemsworth as Stubbs, Simon Quarterman as Lee Sizemore and Rodrigo Santoro as Hector Escaton. Fans can expect to see some new faces this season such as Aaron Paul, Vincent Cassel, Lena Waithe, Scott Mescudi, Marshawn Lynch, John Gallagher Jr., and Michael and Tommy Flanagan. ‘Westworld’ was adapted for TV by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. It is based on the film of the same name written by Michael Crichton. RELATED: The Third Season Of ‘Westworld’ Will Be Shorter Than The First Two The third season has an ominous theme, “New World,” and seems to reflect some real-world happenings. The trailer includes a series of moments that spell apocalyptic disaster. The impeachment of the 45th president, a second civil war breaking out in Russia, and ecological disasters […]

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Neil Gaiman Reveals ‘The Sandman’ Adaptation Will Stay True To The Original Story

Emily Schaab — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 22:39:03 +0000

Neil Gaiman is no stranger to adapting his work for television. His novels ‘American Gods’ and ‘Good Omens’ were met with huge success. However, when asked to adapt his ‘Sandman’ comics for the big screen in 1991, Gaiman was less than thrilled with the idea and begged Warner Bros. to table the idea. “I said, ‘Please don’t. I’m writing the comic. If there was a movie right now it would just screw everything up.” A feature film version of ‘The Sandman’ has been through various stages of development since 1991 but none have advanced beyond that. Now Netflix has announced that it will air a TV series based on the beloved comics. RELATED: Neil Gaiman Loved The Petition For Netflix To Cancel ‘Good Omens’ ‘The Sandman’ follows the main character Dream (AKA, Morpheus), who rules over the dream realm that people go to each night when they fall asleep. Dream is one of seven siblings that are known as The Endless. While the series was announced by Netflix in July, Gaiman has been tight-lipped about any details. But, he has revealed why he thinks now is a good time for ‘The Sandman,’ saying: “I had spent 2016 through till […]

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New ‘Fantasy Island’ Trailer Introduces Michael Rooker’s Character

Emily Schaab — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:08:01 +0000

Fans of the original ‘Fantasy Island’ may have fond memories of the quirky series from the 1970s about characters obtaining their deepest desires with the help of Mr. Roarke (Ricardo Montalban) and Tattoo (Herve Villechaize). Blumhouse’s upcoming big-screen adaptation, however, will shine a light on the more sinister themes of the series. In Blumhouse’s reboot of ‘Fantasy Island,’ Michael Pena portrays the enigmatic Mr. Roarke who makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives. RELATED: Can You Spot The Hidden Secret In The ‘Fantasy Island’ Poster? In a recently released new international trailer for the reboot, we get the first footage of Michael Rooker’s character in the film which you can watch below. ‘Fantasy Island’ also stars Maggie Q (‘Divergent,’ ‘Live Free or Die Hard’), Lucy Hale (‘Pretty Little Liars,’ ‘Truth or Dare’), Austin Stowell (‘Catch 22,’ ‘Battle of the Sexes’), Portia Doubleday (‘Carrie’), Jimmy O. Yang (‘Silicon Valley’), and Ryan Hansen (‘Veronica Mars,’ ‘Friday the 13th’). ‘Kick-Ass 2’ and ‘Truth or Dare’s’ Jeff Wadlow will […]

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‘Legends Of Tomorrow’ Stars Thought Beebo’s Death By Cuddling Storyline Would Be A ‘Career Ender’

Emily Schaab — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:42:59 +0000

When the adorably cuddly Beebo was introduced in Season Three of ‘Legends of Tomorrow,’ some of the show’s stars were worried about how the character would fit into the series. When the cast discovered that the season finale would see five Legends transforming into a Giant Beebo that would hug the demon lord Mallus to death, Dominic Purcell (who portrays Mick Rory on the series) said what most of the cast was thinking: “Okay, this is a career ender.” RELATED: Losing Legends: Brandon Routh And Courtney Ford Are Exiting ‘Legends Of Tomorrow’ The stars of ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ recently sat down for an interview where they were asked about their reaction to the script for ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Cuddly.’ They did not mince words about their initial thoughts about the unconventional finale episode. Nick Zano, who plays Nate Heywood, said: “I thought that was it. I was like, ‘We were onto something and we just wrote a grenade into our own house.’ I was going to say, ‘No way that this works or is believable in any sense.’ And I was 1,000 percent wrong.” Purcell added: “I remember exactly what I said: ‘Okay, this […]

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J.J. Abrams Reveals His Favorite Scene From The ‘Star Wars’ Prequels

Emily Schaab — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:37:44 +0000

J.J. Abrams has been fielding questions about his upcoming film ‘The Rise of Skywalker.’ Among those is a burning question that fans everywhere need the answer to! What is his favorite scene from the ‘Star Wars’ prequels!? In a recent interview, Abrams admitted that his favorite scene comes from ‘The Revenge of the Sith.’ The seduction scene that shows Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) luring Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) to the dark side of the Force by recounting the tale of Darth Plagueis. Abrams said: “There’s just something about that scene. There’s just two people sitting there. It’s visually interesting. But I just think Ian’s performance in it is spectacular.” Abrams then took control of the interview, asking for the host’s favorite scene. He named the lightsaber battle from ‘The Phantom Menace,’ where Darth Maul (Ray Park) is seemingly killed by Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor). RELATED: J.J. Abrams Planned The Return Of Palpatine During ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Abrams agreed that the scene in question was “amazing” but also disappointing as Maul was featured so prominently in the film’s marketing and then was killed off before the character could develop: “It was over too quickly.” In a separate […]

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Kevin Feige’s ‘Star Wars’ Film Is “A Ways Off,” According To Lucasfilm President

Emily Schaab — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:29:58 +0000

Ever since the announcement that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige would be producing a ‘Star Wars’ film based on his idea, rumor mills have been churning out the idea that Feige’s movie would be coming after ‘The Rise of Skywalker,’ in the slot set for 2022. Well, it would seem that this rumor is unfounded. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy recently spoke about Feige’s movie in an interview with Rolling Stone saying: “Kevin has been a huge fan of ‘Star Wars,’ and he’s made that pretty clear. And I think when he went off to do a couple of the ‘Spider-Man’ movies, he realized that he could kind of step in and out of what he’s doing specifically with just Marvel. He talked to us, and he talked to the studio and said, ‘You know, ‘Is there any chance I could step in and do one of the ‘Star Wars’ movies?’” And I thought it was a pretty cool idea. So we’re just beginning to talk about what that might be and when that might be. But it’s a ways off.” In the interview, Kennedy acknowledged that Lucasfilm has some planning to do when it comes to the next decade of ‘Star […]

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James Gunn Reveals He And Mark Hamill Have Not Discussed An Appearance In ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’

Emily Schaab — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:05:45 +0000

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ fans who were hoping for an appearance from Mark Hamill in the upcoming third film may be a little disappointed. ‘Guardians’ director James Gunn and Hamill recently met up to hang out as casual super-famous neighbors, and many fans theorized that this meeting was used to discuss Hamill’s eventual appearance in the franchise. Well, chalk this one up to another internet rumor because Gunn himself has taken to Instagram to set the record straight. During a fan Q&A, Gunn admitted that he and Hamill have never spoken about a role in ‘Guardians.’ For his side of things, Hamill seems more than happy to keep his spot in the galaxy far, far away. In a recent interview, Hamill said: “Marilou and I had him down for a barbeque and we didn’t talk about the movie. We talked about living in Malibu and our relatives and pets. It never really came up. But that’s the way it should be. I didn’t want to strong arm him, in any way. So, I like the movies, they’re fun, but I’m happy to be in the audience. There’s a lot less pressure. That’s why I liked ‘Solo’ and ‘Rogue One’ so much. There was 100 […]

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Disney+ Did Not Come Without Issues As Many Customers Report Account Hacks

Emily Schaab — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 21:05:05 +0000

For some, the launch of Disney+ was a fairy tale come true! Unfortunately, the new streaming service was not free of villains, and a number of customers fell victim to the proverbial poison apple! Okay, enough Disney puns, I swear. Thousands of Disney+ customers have reported that their accounts have been hacked. Tech site ZDNet conducted an investigation that revealed hackers have stolen thousands of customers’ accounts and put them up for sale on the dark web. Some for as little as $3. RELATED: Panther Pass: Chadwick Boseman Says He Won’t Do A Disney+ Series Several customers say they are still waiting for their accounts to be restored. Users have also expressed concern because they can still use their same Disney+ login credentials to access the Disney store and Disney theme park accounts. While many customers claimed to set up new user IDs and passwords when creating their accounts, online data analysts say some accounts were stolen because people use the same passwords for different sites. In a recent interview about the security breach, Disney said: “Disney takes the privacy and security of our users’ data very seriously and there is no indication of a security breach on […]

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Millie Bobby Brown And Finn Wolfhard Talk ‘Stanger Things’ Season 3 Romance

Emily Schaab — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 20:21:02 +0000

They found love in a hopeless place! Well, the upside-down, to be exact. In the upcoming third season of ‘Stranger Things,’ Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and Mike (Finn Wolfhard) are able to explore their romance after sharing a dance and long-awaited kiss at the end of the second season. RELATED: The Synopsis Is Out For ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 In a recent interview on Good Morning America, Brown and Wolfhard were asked about their new on-screen romance. At one point, the anchor asked if the new dynamic was awkward for the actors, and they replied: “No, there’s nothing awkward about it.” The two give credit to the fact that they have developed a strong friendship off-screen. Wolfhard also credits the environment on set, saying: “The [Duffer Brothers] made a really comfortable set.” Brown added: “And we’ve been doing it for three years. We’re comfortable. And afterward we’re kinda just like, ‘alright chill, let’s go back to school.’” Eleven has seen tremendous character growth throughout the seasons of ‘Stranger Things.’ Season Three will undoubtedly focus on the relationships she continues to build in an attempt to find normalcy in her life. One of those relationships is the one she […]

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Dave Bautista Has No Bad Blood With Disney Following Rehire Of James Gunn

Emily Schaab — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:56:56 +0000

Following the scandal involving ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director, James Gunn, Dave Bautista proved to be the most loyal Guardian of all. Gunn was fired from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’ when old Tweets surfaced in which Gunn seemed to mock rape and abuse, among other things. Before Gunn was reinstated, Bautista went so far as to threaten to leave Drax in the dust If Disney refused to make things right. Bautista gave a recent interview in which he stated that he has mended fences with Disney and Marvel. He said: “I hope it’s good. I never actually talked to anybody from Disney. I only ever talk to people from Marvel. And they were very understanding about the way I felt. I got people who are very understanding of where I stood. A lot of them just weren’t outspoken about it. And I just happened to be very outspoken about the way I felt.” Bautista explained that he would have Gunn’s back no matter what, saying: “James [Gunn] is my friend. I love him. He helped change my life and I know he’s a decent person. He was being attacked. And what do you do when your friends are being […]

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