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Matt McGloin created, designed and launched Cosmic Book News in 2008, an independent website that covers entertainment news including movies, comics, tv, video games and more. Matt helped Marvel Comics promote 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Nova' and has expanded into movies, TV and more.

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Movie News

The Batman: Anne Hathaway, Jason Momoa respond To Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman

Yesterday saw the news that director Matt Reeves has cast Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, in the upcoming The Batman movie, which sees Anne Hathaway and Jason Momoa respond. Anne Hathaway, who played the character for Christopher Nolan in The Dark Knight Rises, posted on Instagram: “The biggest congrats to Zoe Kravitz on […]

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Movie News

Jeremy Renner Fires Back: Claims Ex Is Sexual Disturbing

Things are getting really nasty between Jeremy Renner and his ex-wife, Sonni Pacheco, over a heated custody battle involving their 6-year-old daughter, Ava. Yesterday saw it reported that Sonni claimed Jeremy Renner threatened to kill her and himself, but now The Avengers: Endgame actor fires back. The latest from TMZ, who has acquired related legal

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Movie News

Deadpool Writers Talk MCU Involvement

In addition to Ryan Reynolds teasing involvement in the MCU, Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick also confirm talks regarding R-rated movies as well as PG-13 flicks set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. EW.com caught up with the pair of writers while promoting Zombieland: Double Tap who reveal Deadpool talks have been underway since

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DCU Movie News

James Gunn Teases More Of His Goofy Suicide Squad

Sorry DCEU fans it looks as if its #RIPSuicideSquad, as what has so far been shown from the James Gunn The Suicide Squad movie comes off goofy as heck! Following the goofy costumes reveal, now James Gunn takes to social media to reveal an even goofier video featuring himself with his dog. “A very important

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Movie News

New Sonic The Hedgehog Design Leaks Online

Back in May huge backlash surfaced online following the release of the trailer regarding the look of the titular character in the Sonic The Hedgehog movie, which saw the film’s director actually respond noting they are going to redesign the character. Now possible leaked images have hit the net said to be the redesign for

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Marvel TV News

X-Men, Gargoyles, More Coming To Disney Plus

Disney Plus has been tweeting its lengthy list of the available content for the November 12 launch date which includes the X-Men animated series, Gargoyles, Spider-Man cartoons, the Silver Surfer animated series, Fantastic Four and lots more. There will be so much available content on the launch date that a Disney Plus promotional video lasts over

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TV News

Stephen Amell Teases The Spectre For Crisis On Infinite Earths

Crisis On Infinite Earths may feature an appearance by DC’s spirit of vengeance, The Spectre, as Stephen Amell teases something cryptic on social media. “Trying to relax after an amazing weekend. The spectre of the crossover still looms large,” Amell tweeted. Trying to relax after an amazing weekend. The spectre of the crossover still looms

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Marvel Movie News

Ryan Reynolds Teases Marvel Studios Involvement

Ryan Reynolds apparently has taken a meeting at Marvel Studios as the actor takes to social media to tease some sort of involvement in the MCU. “Auditioned for the role of ‘Anthony Stark.’ Didn’t come even remotely close, but the nice man with the taser escorted me to the ground,” the Deadpool actor joked on

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Movie News

The Batman: Zoe Kravitz Cast As Catwoman

Confirming rumors and speculation, it is reported that director Matt Reeves has cast Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle and Catwoman in The Batman. Update: Reeves confirms the casting on social media: pic.twitter.com/Bi9bY5FhWb — Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) October 14, 2019 Zoe Kravitz, the daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet (Aquaman Jason Momo’s wife), actually

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TV News

Batwoman, Supergirl Ratings Fall Big Time With Second Episode

Both The CW’s Batwoman and Supergirl have seen their ratings and viewership fall big time with each series’ new second episode having aired this past Sunday. Regarding Batwoman, following its season premiere having the lowest number of viewers for any of the DC shows on The CW, now the second episode for Batwoman follows suit

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Marvel Movie News

Jeremy Renner’s Ex-Wife Says He Tried To Kill Her, Himself

In a custody battle over their 6-year-old daughter, the ex-wife of Jeremy Renner, Sonni, is claiming that the Marvel actor threatened to kill her and himself. It’s alleged the incident took place last November while Jeremy Renner was drunk and high on coke at a club where he had conversations telling someone he wanted to

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Marvel Movie News

Shang-Chi Concept Art and Plot Leaks Online

Following the Doctor Strange 2 rumors, now rumored details and unverified concept art for Marvel’s Shang-Chi movie may have leaked online. The artist in question regarding the Shang-Chi concept art is listed on LinkedIn as being a graphic artist, so at least that is something. These rumors again come from 4Chan (via Reddit). The Shang-Chi

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Marvel Movie News

Doctor Strange 2 Rumors Include Captain Marvel, Zombies, More

A batch of rumors surrounding Doctor Strange 2 has hit the net offering a possible plot as well as the characters involved in the flick which includes Captain Marvel, Marvel Zombies and more. Worth a mention is that some of the details below have already been confirmed, such as that Doctor Strange: In The Multiverse Of Madness

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DCU Movie News

Jesse Eisenberg Jokes About Not Playing Lex Luthor Anymore

While promoting Zombieland: Double Tap, both Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson are asked about where they will be next playing their respective comic book characters, Lex Luthor and Carnage. The two actors are rather mum to the line of questioning and both answer, “Yes.” Jesse Eisenberg then says “different venues” and proceeds to joke how

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DCU Movie News

Henry Cavill Mustache Resurfaces In New Superman Image From Justice League

The Henry Cavill mustache resurfaces in a pre-VFX image featuring Superman from the Justice League movie. At the time of the Justice League reshoots, which were done by Joss Whedon, Henry Cavill was filming Mission Impossible for Paramount, which required that his character sport a mustache. Reportedly, WB offered to pay Paramount the amount to

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Movie News

Godzilla MonsterVerse Reveals New Titan Camazotz

Earlier at the LA Comic-Con, a new Titan was revealed to be a part of the Godzilla MonsterVerse with the bat kaiju Camazotz. In Maya mythology, Camazotz was a bat god with the name meaning “death bat,” and in Mesoamerica the bat was associated with night, death, and sacrifice. The announcement at the convention saw the following image released with mention Camazotz

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TV News

Lucifer Tom Ellis Confirmed For Crisis On Infinite Earths

Tom Ellis will be appearing in the upcoming Arrowverse mega-event crossover, Crisis On Infinite Earths, which will connect all things DC in films, TV and streaming. The actor who is known for playing Lucifer was spotted filming scenes for The Flash episode of Crisis. Update: Tom Ellis says he is not in Crisis: “OK, see…

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Movie News

Superman Christopher Reeve Likely For Crisis On Infinite Earths

With the Michael Keaton Batman confirmed for Crisis On Infinite Earths, it’s highly likely the mega-event crossover will feature some sort of appearance by the Christopher Reeve Superman. Call it a hunch, as I don’t have confirmation, but there is evidence to support the inclusion of Christopher Reeve as Superman who starred in the Richard

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TV News

Titans Said To Be Confirmed For Crisis On Infinite Earths

Confirming another one of my Comic-Con scoops, it is now being said the Titans will be appearing in Crisis On Infinite Earths. Back in July, DC insiders filled me in that the plan was to include a couple of the Titans characters in Crisis. I was told the plan is to feature two characters or

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DCU Movie News

James Gunn’s Goofy Suicide Squad Revealed In Set Pics

If you were hoping James Gunn’s Suicide Squad was going to be different than his Guardians of the Galaxy movies, sorry to disappoint, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. James Gunn, who has built his entire career on doing non-original goofy and parodic takes on various things now apparently follows the same rinse

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TV News

Batman Michael Keaton Spotted In Crisis Infinite Earths

The Michael Keaton Batman is officially a part of Crisis On Infinite Earths as a set piece reveals an image of the actor from the 1989 movie. Recall back at Comic-Con I revealed that Crisis On Infinite Earths would be a mega-event crossover that would connect all of DC. The image is of Michael Keaton

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TV News

First Look At Burt Ward In Crisis On Infinite Earths

Check out a first look at Burt Ward in Crisis In Infinite Earths where the 74-year-old actor can be seen wearing Robin-themed clothing. Of course, Burt Ward is known for playing Robin in the Batman ’66 series. According to information I was told while at Comic-Con over the Summer, Burt Ward is playing the Robin

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DCU Movie News

Jared Leto ‘Upset’ By Joaquin Phoenix Joker

With the Todd Phillips-directed Joker movie a smash hit, it is learned that Jared Leto felt upset with Warner Bros. moving ahead with the Joaquin Phoenix version of the movie. Jared Leto played the Joker in the David Ayer Suicide Squad movie, which wasn’t that all well received, though it has been said massive amounts

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TV News

Super Friends Assemble For Crisis On Infinite Earths

Following the Black Lightning reveal, now the “Super Friends” assemble for Crisis On Infinite Earths which includes Superman, The Flash and more. Check out images below featuring Tyler Hoechlin as the Man of Steel from Supergirl along with Grant Gustin as The Flash and Brandon Routh as the Kindom Come Superman. “#SuperFriends #CrisisOnInfiniteEarths,” Routh posted

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Marvel Movie News

Brie Larson Says Marvel Thinking Of All-Female Movie

Brie Larson lets it be known that she and the rest of the female cast of the Marvel movies have spoken with Kevin Feige about an all-female flick. Speaking with Variety, Brie Larson offers: “I will say that a lot of the female cast members from Marvel walked up to Kevin and we were like, ‘We

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TV News

Batwoman Tanks In Ratings and On Rotten Tomatoes

You can’t say you didn’t see this coming, but the new series on The CW, Batwoman, has tanked in ratings for its premiere episode as well as on Rotten Tomatoes. Regarding Rotten Tomatoes, Batwoman has an Audience Score of only 9%. Similar to Captain Marvel, “trolls” are being blamed for the Batwoman low Rotten Tomatoes

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Movie News

Female John Wick Movie In The Works

In addition to John Wick 4 and a TV series planned for Starz, now Lionsgate is developing a female-centric spinoff with Ballerina. Details include that Ballerina will follow a young female assassin who seeks revenge against the people who killed her family. It is unknown if Keanu Reeves will appear in the film, but if

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