Author name: Matt McGloin

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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TV Trailers

Z Nation Black Summer Prequel Trailer

Netflix releases the trailer for Black Summer, the prequel zombie series to Z Nation that aired on SYFY.  Set in the dark, early days of a zombie apocalypse, Black Summer stars Jaime King as Rose, a mother torn from her daughter who embarks upon a harrowing journey to find her. Thrust alongside a small group […]

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Marvel Movie News

Marvel Black Widow, Eternals and Shang Chi Leaks and Rumors

A batch of possible Marvel leaks has hit the net regarding the upcoming MCU films, Black Widow, Eternals, and Shang Chi, all of which are currently in development and have no release dates. It’s more than likely that following the release of The Avengers: Endgame official announcements will be made. The Marvel rumors come from 4Chan, which

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Marvel Movie News

Avengers: Endgame Had Massive Reshoots

With all the controversy surrounding Captain Marvel, now it is also learned that The Avengers: Endgame underwent massive reshoots as Karen Gillan, who plays Nebula, lets it be known in the latest issue of Empire Magazine. “My last day was two weeks ago,” Gillan said at the time of the interview. “They keep doing reshoots.

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Marvel Movie News

Marvel Responds To Avengers: Endgame Captain Marvel Backlash

With the introduction of Captain Marvel and Brie Larson, many fans are worried about The Avengers: Endgame, in that the character might again be a Mary Sue and swoop in and save the day, stealing the spotlight from the Assemblers. The good news is that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige at least confirms The Avengers:

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Movie News

Hans Zimmer Scoring Dune; Filming, Cast, Synopsis Announced

Following The Avengers: Endgame, I think the next movie I am most excited about is the new Dune movie, and now it gets better as Hans Zimmer is scoring the film. With the news of it learned filming is now underway on Dune, the cast and Zimmer are announced for the project, in addition to

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DCU Movie News

Kevin Tsujihara Steps Down From Warner Bros.

Following the sex scandal involving actress Charlotte Kirk, Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara has stepped down and is no longer a part of the company, which is effective immediately. “It is in the best interest of WarnerMedia, Warner Bros., our employees and our partners for Kevin to step down as Chairman and CEO of Warner

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DCU Movie News

Shazam! Sequel Likely Says Director and Producer

Early reactions are already stating good things about Shazam! and now it is learned if everything goes expected, a sequel is likely. Producer Peter Safran and director David F. Sandberg confirm their desire to do a sequel with Zachary Levi. “It’s easy for me to say, ‘I’m on board,’” Safran said. “Let’s do it,” Sandberg

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Movie News Marvel Star Wars

Star Wars Girl Destroys Brie Larson In Viral Video

YouTuber and artist “That Star Wars Girl” happens to be not a big fan of Brie Larson as she absolutely destroys the Captain Marvel actress in regards to her recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel which saw Larson offer she hates some of her fellow cast members. That Star Wars Girl posted a video (watch below)

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DCU Marvel Movie News

James Gunn Says Marvel – DC Rivalry is ‘Absurd’

Following James Gunn having been reinstated by Disney to direct Guardians of the Galaxy 3, new details become known about his DC gig, as it is confirmed Suicide Squad 2 will be a total reboot. Among the details include that executive producer Peter Safran explains to JoBlo that they are not referring to it as

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Movie Trailers

‘Godzilla’ Shows Off Ghidorah Vs Rodan and More

Warner Bros. releases a cool new spot for Godzilla: King of the Monsters that shows off more from the titular character as well as King Ghidorah, Rodan and Mothra. The “Intimidation” spot shows Godzilla giving off a light show, which is from the recent god-like image, Rodan taking on Ghidorah, a peek at Mothra, and

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Marvel Movie News

Captain Marvel Scores $69M Second Weekend Box Office

The estimated numbers are in for the Captain Marvel second weekend box office, which comes in at around $69.8 million, a drop of -54.8%, which is right in line with Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Captain Marvel now has a $266 million gross in the U.S. with a $494 million foreign gross, with its worldwide

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TV News

Game Of Thrones Final Season Episode Runtimes Revealed

HBO reveals the episode runtimes for the final six episodes of Game of Thrones where we see they get really extended viewings starting with episode three. Season 8, the last and final season, premieres April 14. Watch the latest trailer below. Game of Thrones Season 8 features Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), Cersei

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TV News

Watch Titans, Young Justice, Doom Patrol First Episodes For Free

Warner Bros. makes the first episodes of their DC Universe series, Titans, Young Justice and Doom Patrol, available online for free. Details include that starting this weekend and for a limited time, the first episodes of each exclusive original series, Titans, Doom Patrol and Young Justice: Outriders, will be available for anyone to view without a subscription.

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Marvel Movie News

Captain Marvel Brie Larson Fans Hating on Avengers: Endgame

It’s another day, it’s another Captain Marvel controversy, as this time some fans are complaining about the new The Avengers: Endgame trailer and the fact that it sports Brie Larson wearing lipstick.  Social media users have pointed out that in the new The Avengers: Endgame trailer, Captain Marvel is seen wearing lipstick, but Carol Danvers

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Marvel Movie News

Avengers: Endgame Empire Covers Reveals Thanos Armor

Two cool new covers for the new The Avengers: Endgame issue of Empire Magazine have been released featuring a look at the Assemblers and Thanos with his armor. The first cover features the original six Avengers with Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Scarlett Johansson as

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Movie News

No New Mutants LGBT Scene Between Maisie Williams and Blu Hunt

Things are getting a little exaggerated regarding the Fox X-Men New Mutants movie with it claimed to feature an LGBT scene between actresses Maisie Williams and Blu Hunt, but the claims appear to be way off. Note: Spoilers follow. What actually happens in the movie is that Maisie Williams’ Wolfsbane and Blu Hunt’s Mirage are

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Marvel Movie News

Captain Marvel Down 69% For Second Friday Box Office

The number for the Captain Marvel second Friday box office is in, which is estimated to be $19,047,000, down 69.1% from its opening Friday. While that may sound like cause for concern (or celebration), the percentage is actually a lower drop than Guardians of the Galaxy 2, which saw a 70.6% drop for its second

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Movie News

Disney-Fox Deal Hurting X-Men: Dark Phoenix

Not a real surprise, but it is confirmed the Disney-Fox deal is hurting the X-Men Dark Phoenix movie, which is due to come out in June after the deal goes through next week. A report from Vanity Fair offers X-Men: Dark Phoenix is nowhere near where it is supposed to be in terms of marketing. Again,

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Movie News

Producer Confirms Transformers and Bumblebee Movies

It is again being confirmed that Paramount is developing new Transformers movies which includes the Bumblebee sequel. While promoting Bumblebee in Japan, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura confirms a new movie is being developed as part of their main Transformers franchise, and he also confirms the Bumblebee sequel will feature Optimus Prime. “We are already working

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DCU Movie News

Ezra Miller and Grant Morrison Writing The Flash Script

Last month saw Ezra Miller state they are trying to get the screenplay right, and now it is learned the actor and DC Comics writer Grant Morrison are working on a new script for The Flash. The details include that Miller wants to go a darker route than what Warner Bros. wants, as Aquaman was

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Marvel Movie News

Disney Confirmed To Have Manipulated Captain Marvel Perception

As has been suspected for weeks, it is now confirmed that Disney and other companies have intentionally manipulated the online perception surrounding Captain Marvel. A report by USA Today confirms two Disney studio executives said that “they’ve become more adept and prepared for combating organized negativity around a release.” The report mentions that videos posted

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Comic Book News Marvel

Silver Surfer By Donny Cates Announced

From Donny Cates, the writer of Cosmic Ghost Rider and the current Guardians of the Galaxy, comes Silver Surfer: Black, with art by Tradd Moore. Marvel.com revealed the details about the new mini-series which follows the Silver Surfer having been blown into a black hole in Guardians of the Galaxy #1. Editor Darren Shan offers: “When

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Comic Book News

Superman: Year One Announced By Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.

DC Comics announces the Man of Steel is getting the year one treatment with Superman: Year One from Frank Miller and John Romita Jr. Find the details below, including that the story gets released in June.  Info: FRANK MILLER & JOHN ROMITA JR.’S SUPERMAN: YEAR ONE ARRIVES THIS JUNE IN COMIC SHOPS WITH COLLECTION IN NOVEMBER This

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DCU Movie News

Shazam! High-Res Images: Zachary Levi and More

Warner Bros. released a batch of high-res images from Shazam! that offers a look at the footage and a behind-the-scenes peek with Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, director David F. Sandberg and more.  Next Saturday sees advance screenings also taking place with tickets now on sale. Shazam! gets officially released April 5, 2019 and also stars

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DCU Movie News

The Batman Films Later This Year Confirms Matt Reeves

Last night saw director and writer Matt Reeves take to Twitter to answer a few questions about The Batman including when filming will start on the flick. When questioned if he knew when he would start filming, Reeves replied, “Looking like sometime around year’s end.” Matt Reeves was also asked if The Batman was inspired by

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Marvel Movie News

Captain Marvel Thursday Box Office Rises

Following the steep Wednesday decline, Captain Marvel sees its Thursday box office rise with an estimated $9 million haul. Update: Actual number is said to be $9,248,435. The number now brings Captain Marvel close to the $200 million mark domestically. What is interesting about Captain Marvel‘s Thursday box office rising is that, when compared to Guardians

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Marvel Movie News

James Gunn Tweets About Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Rehiring

Following the news about getting rehired by Disney and Marvel, James Gunn tweets a statement about his return to Guardians of the Galaxy 3, which follows having gone silent on social networks since his release last Summer. “I am tremendously grateful to every person out there who has supported me over the past few months.

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