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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

Batman and Superman Writer Rebooting Hellraiser

David S. Goyer, known for writing a plethora of movies and TV shows including Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies and Zack Snyder’s Superman Man of Steel, is now rebooting Hellraiser. Goyer, who is also no stranger to horror having been behind the Blade trilogy, has been announced by Spyglass Media Group to fast track a re-imagination […]

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DCU Movie News

New Henry Cavill Superman Image Shared By Zack Snyder

Happy birthday to Henry Cavill who turned 36 years old yesterday, with director Zack Snyder taking to the Vero social networking app to show off a new image of the actor as Superman. Zack Snyder also responded to a fan questioning where the image is from, with Snyder replying it’s test footage from “BvS IMAX.”

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Movie Trailers

Rim of the World Trailer Is Stranger Things With Aliens

Netflix releases the Rim of the World trailer which features a bunch of kid tackling an alien invasion. The movie actually looks pretty decent and seems similar in tone to the Stranger Things series. Rim of the World gets released on Netflix May 24 directed by McG. “Four misfit campers must band together and conquer their fears

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Marvel Movie News

X-Men Will Be A Lot Different In MCU Says Avengers: Endgame Writer

With the Disney-Fox deal having recently gone through, the X-Men and Fantastic Four are now with Marvel Studios. While promoting The Avengers: Endgame, writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely are asked what would they like to see next for the next three phases of the MCU, with Markus mentioning the former Fox-Marvel characters where he

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Marvel Movie Trailers

Spider-Man: Far From Home: Avengers Endgame Spoiler Trailer

Sony and Marvel Studios release a new Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer that follows the release of The Avengers: Endgame. The trailer starts off with an introduction by star Tom Holland who says not to watch the trailer if you haven’t seen Endgame. “The Spider-Man: Far From Home trailer is about to play, but if

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Marvel Movie News

Avengers: Endgame Box Office Lower Than Expected

Once again Deadline exaggerates the numbers, as it is learned The Avengers: Endgame‘s second-weekend box office is lower than expected, which means it may not beat Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Originally, Deadline was spinning things that The Avengers: Endgame was going to beat The Force Awakens‘ second-weekend box office record of $149.2M; however, I pointed

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Marvel Movie News Star Wars

The Avengers: Endgame Box Office Plummets

Following up on my earlier article comparing The Avengers: Endgame to Batman vs. Superman, it is learned the box office estimates have plummeted, presently as much as 72%, a drop more than Infinity War. Earlier today saw Deadline spin things as if Endgame was going to beat out the record set by Star Wars: The

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Movie Trailers

Watch Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Opening Scene

Watch the first official clip released from Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, an all-new film from Warner Bros. Animation, DC, Nickelodeon and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment coming to Digital on May 14, 2019, and arriving on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack on June 4, 2019. Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja

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Marvel Movie News

Is Avengers: Endgame Marvel’s Batman vs. Superman?

Similar to DC’s Batman vs. Superman, a lot of things have been expected from Marvel’s The Avengers: Endgame, however, is the sequel to Infinity War coming up short? While The Avengers: Endgame has been performing spectacularly at the box office, it’s box office has actually slowed down compared to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. As

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Movie Trailers

Godzilla Intimates In King of the Monsters Extended Look

A new extended look at Godzilla: King of the Monsters has made its way online in the form of the following “Intimidation” spot. The footage features Kyle Chandler as Mark Russell, Ken Watanabe as Dr. Ishiro Serizawa, Sally Hawkins as Dr. Vivienne Graham and more. With the flick getting released this month, let’s hope tickets

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DCU Movie News

The Batman Rumored To Be Delayed

It’s being said that The Batman may not film later this year, but instead will start production in 2020, which is contrary to what director Matt Reeves said in March.  A reporter for Variety tweeted that The Batman script still needs to be worked on, which may mean shooting won’t begin until 2020. “Here’s a

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DCU Movie News

Jared Leto Would Return As Joker

With Birds of Prey set images revealing a Joker, a new interview with Jared Leto surfaces where the Suicide Squad actor states he would definitely return to the role. “I would definitely play the Joker again,” Leto tells Variety. “It all depends on the script and the circumstances as it always does.” Jared Leto also

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TV News

Krypton Season 2 Teases Lobo, Doomsday, Brainiac In Motion Posters

Krypton, one of my favorite shows from last year returns in June, with SYFY teasing Lobo, Doomsday, Brainiac, Zod and Seg-El, the grandfather to Superman, in a series of motion posters. The Seg-El poster teases, “The Good,” the Zod poster, “The Bad,” Brainiac “The Badder,” with Doomsday as “The Baddest,” and Lobo as “The Bastich!”

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TV News

Jason Momoa Says He’s Aquaman; Responds To Game of Thrones Death

Check out a cool interview with the showrunners behind HBO’s Game of Thrones who talk about the last episode on Jimmy Kimmel, with Jason Momoa making a surprise appearance. Jimmy asks David Benioff and D.B. Weiss if they can call someone and tell them they are going to die in an episode, with Weiss calling

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Movie News

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Rotten Tomatoes Score Is In

Next week sees the release of the Pokemon Detective Pikachu movie, with reviews trickling in, and its Rotten Tomatoes score is now available. The Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Rotten Tomatoes score currently stands at a 69% with 26 reviews counted; 27 are Fresh to 12 Rotten. We’ll update this article when more reviews become available. Update:

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Movie News

Sonic The Hedgehog Backlash Sparks Redesign

With the release of the first Sonic The Hedgehog trailer comes fan backlash that sparks controversy and a redesign. Following the release of the trailer, fans took to social media to complain about the look of Sonic in the movie, which sees the film’s director respond on Twitter noting they are going to redesign the

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Movie Trailers

Crawl Trailer Teases They Were Here First

Paramount Pictures releases the new trailer for Crawl teasing they were here first which features alligators attacking people after a hurricane. Drom director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes) and producers Craig Flores (300), Sam Raimi (Don’t Breathe, Evil Dead) and Alexandre Aja, Crawl is a nail-biting horror-thriller in theaters July 12, 2019. When a massive hurricane hits

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Marvel TV Trailers

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Trailer Is Here

Marvel TV and ABC release the Agents of Shield Season 6 trailer teasing they’ve faced a universe full of danger but this time, danger has a familiar face. Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD premieres May 10 at 8|7c on ABC starring Clark Gregg as a mystery character, Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Daisy

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Marvel Movie News

Russos Tackle Avengers: Endgame Black Widow Controversy

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a movie that has been defended as much or felt the need to be explained in all my life, especially with the film only being released a week, but The Avengers: Endgame takes the cake. Following Captain America, now the Russos defend the decision to kill off Black Widow

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Movie News Star Wars

Star Wars Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Dies At 74

Peter Mayhew, known for playing Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies, has died at the age of 74, with his family announcing the news on social media. “The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evening of April 30,

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Movie News

Brie Larson’s New Hair Cut Revealed With Avengers: Endgame Cast

While The Avengers: Endgame doesn’t feature a whole lot of Captain Marvel (is that a bad thing?), the movie happens to feature a new look for Carol Danvers as Brie Larson sports a short hair cut. My initial impression about the Bieber-licious look was that it was CGI, as I don’t recall Brie Larson sporting

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Marvel Movie News

Russos Want To Remake Krull

With Joe and Anthony Russo leaving Marvel on a high note with The Avengers: Endgame, how about the pair do a remake of Krull, the 1983 classic that mashes Star Wars with Dungeons & Dragons! In an interview with Birth.Movies.Death magazine, the Russo brothers are asked what they want to do next with it noted

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Movie News Marvel

Avengers: Endgame Alternate and Deleted Scenes Revealed

The Avengers: Endgame debuted this past weekend leaving a lot of questions unanswered. The Russo brothers have already talked in length about potential plot holes, and in turn, writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely also answer a batch of fan questions that reveal alternate and deleted ideas and scenes for the movie. It’s revealed that

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Marvel TV News

Agents of SHIELD Season 6 Trailer Teaser and First Look

Marvel TV and ABC release a first look at Agents of SHIELD Season 6 in the form of a trailer teaser and images of the new cast and characters. The trailer debuts tomorrow. The new cast includes (via TV Line):  Karolina Wydra as Izel, a mercenary from another galaxy who joins forces with the S.H.I.E.L.D.

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Movie News

Rambo 5 Footage Has Sylvester Stallone Prepping For War

Sylvester Stallone releases the first Rambo 5 footage showing his character preparing for the war to come as Sly can be seen sharpening his weapons, shooting guns and more. “A handmade film like the 1st one … BLOOD SWEAT TEARS And working with fantastic actors! Sept 20 #rambo5,” said Sylvester Stallone on Instagram. The flick sees Rambo

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Movie News

Noah Centineo Confirms He-Man

Back in March saw it rumored that Noah Centineo was in talks to play He-Man, and now the 22-year-old actor confirms the role while appearing recently on Jimmy Fallon. Fallon asks, “Is this a true rumor. I heard that you might be… Are you playing He-Man?” “Yes,” Noah Centineo replies shaking his up and down

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Marvel TV News

Ghost Rider Rides Again In New Hulu Series; Helstrom Announced

Spinning off of Agents of SHIELD, Marvel announces that Gabriel Luna will ride again as Ghost Rider in a new live-action series coming to HULU, with a live-action series also announced for Helstrom. Marvel’s Ghost Rider centers on Robbie Reyes, played by Gabriel Luna, who also stars in the upcoming Terminator: Dark Fate, as the

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Marvel Movie News

Avengers: Endgame Plot Holes Answered By Russos

This past weekend saw the release of The Avengers: Endgame which was packed with tons of excitement, but also left a lot of questions and potential plot holes. Earlier saw the Russos comment on Captain America, and now a Q&A from China surfaces where Joe Russo further expands upon Captain America and offers answers to

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Marvel Movie News

Spidey Is Back In Spider-Man: Far From Home High-Res Images

Sony releases a batch of images from Spider-Man: Far From Home that includes a look at Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Samuel L. Jackson, Zendaya and the costumes for the movie. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige recently revealed that Spider-Man: Far From Home also marks the end of Phase 3 of the MCU, so it will

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