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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DCU Movie News

New Batman Will Be No Rookie

It’s now being claimed that director Matt Reeves is looking for a late 20-something actor to play the new Batman. Following the recent false rumor that Armie Hammer, age 32, was in final talks to play the new Dark Knight, now a report offers that Matt Reeves isn’t looking for actors in their 30s, but […]

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Marvel Movie News

Nova Movie Update

An update, of sorts, on a possible Nova movie comes out of the press junket for Captain Marvel, which unfortunately isn’t good news, but at the same time isn’t specifically bad news. A Twitter user that apparently spoke with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige at the press event offers, “Unfortunately, there’s no update on the

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Marvel Movie Trailers

Captain Marvel Intergalactic War Featurette Trailer

Marvel Studios releases a featurette trailer for Captain Marvel with “Intergalactic War” that takes a look at the Kree and the Skrulls. “This war is just the beginning,” the description teases. “When we meet Carol in this film, the Kree part of her is her identity,” Brie Larson says. Check out more in the video:

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Movie News

Godzilla vs Kong Gets New Release Date

Good news for fans of Godzilla and King Kong as the king of the monsters versus the giant gorilla will be released more than two months early. Warner Bros. announces new release dates for three films including that Godzilla vs King Kong moves up nine weeks from a May 22, 2020 release date to March 13, 2020.

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DCU Movie News

David F. Sandberg Shuts Down Shazam! Trolls

This past week has seen director David F. Sandberg and even Aquaman‘s James Wan respond to trolls on Twitter in regards to the marketing surrounding Shazam! The trolls claimed and questioned why is there no promotion or new trailer with accusations flying that the reason is because the movie is bad or that they are

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Marvel Movie News

Captain Marvel Rotten Tomatoes May Be Right

With the Captain Marvel “Want to See” score being questioned for Rotten Tomatoes, I decided to run a poll on our Facebook page that has around 700,000 followers. While it is being claimed the Captain Marvel Rotten Tomatoes “Want to See” score is being manipulated by “morons,” interestingly enough our own poll mirrors the score.

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DCU Movie News

Birds of Prey Reveals Harley Quinn and Cassandra Cain

Director Cathy Yan continues filming the new DC Birds of Prey movie with new set images revealing Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn along with Ella Jay Basco as the young Cassandra Cain. The pics reveal that Harley and Cassandra apparently go shopping for what looks to be dog food, as previous set pics hinted at

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TV News

The Walking Dead Ratings Lowest Ever

Following the departure of Andrew Lincoln, what should probably come as no surprise, it is learned that this past Sunday’s episode of AMC’s The Walking Dead suffered a series low in ratings. Facing competition from the NBA All-Star game, which also had low ratings, less than 5 million people tuned in for the latest episode

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TV Trailers

The Twilight Zone Trailer For CBS All Access

Following the Super Bowl teaser, CBS releases a new trailer for The Twilight Zone which is coming to their All Access streaming service.  “Witness the re-imagining of the most iconic series of all time. Hosted by Academy Award winner Jordan Peele, The Twilight Zone premieres April 1, exclusively on CBS All Access,” the video description states. In

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TV Trailers

Haunting Of Hill House 2 Teaser; Title Revealed

Netflix releases a teaser for The Haunting Of Hill House Season 2 teasing that it takes place at a new location in addition to announcing the series will return in 2020. “The Haunting continues,” the video teases. “With a new chapter. From visionary director Mike Flanagan. The Haunting Of —. You’re expected 2020.” As we

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TV News

‘Gotham’ Batman Villains Revealed

Gotham is going all out for its final season as new images reveal a first look at Batman villains Scarface and the Ventriloquist for the eighth episode, titled, “Nothing Shocking.” Scarface and The Ventriloquist (Andrew Sellon) are said to be causing major trouble for both the Penguin and Riddler. The episode is set to air

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Comic Book News

RIP DC Comics – Cutting The Line

As DC Comics continues to take a beating in the direct market, it is learned the company behind Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and the Justice League will be cutting their line. While rumors had it that DC would be cutting their line by more than half (“The New 22”), at the ComicsPRO retailer summit

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Movie News

Ghostbusters 3 Will Be For The Fans Says Jason Reitman

Ghostbusters 3 is currently in the works being developed and directed by Jason Reitman, son of original GB director Ivan Reitman. Jason Reitman recently appeared on the Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast and talked about his take on the movie offering it’s all for the fans. “I’m not making the Juno of Ghostbusters movies,” Reitman

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Marvel Movie News

Captain Marvel Rotten Tomatoes Lowest MCU Movie Ever

Captain Marvel now has the lowest “Want to See” Rotten Tomatoes score of any Marvel movie as it presently comes in at only 58% with over 12,000 votes counted. Note: The Rotten Tomatoes “Want to See” score is a rating based on how many fans state they want to go see the movie and is

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Marvel TV News

Eminem Responds To Punisher Cancellation

Monday saw the official announcement that Punisher and Jessica Jones have been canceled on Netflix, with Daredevil, Luke Cage and Iron Fist also receiving the ax a few months ago. Superstar rapper Eminem, who recently provided a song for the Sony Venom movie, responds on Twitter, and he is not too happy about the situation.

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TV News

The Lost Boys Cast Revealed For The CW

Back in January it became known that The CW is developing a series for The Last Boys based on the 1987 vampire movie, and now the cast is revealed for Michael, Lucy, Stella and David. Former Teen Wolf star Tyler Posey will play the role of Michael; Kiele Sanchez (Kingdom) is playing the mother, Lucy; Medalion Rahimi (My Dead Ex) is

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DCU Movie News

James Wan Responds To Shazam! Trolls

Yesterday saw David F. Sandberg respond to negative comments questioning the marketing of Shazam! and now Aquaman director James Wan gets into the mix. Sandberg responded to another Twitter user earlier today about a question regarding a new Shazam! trailer: I just don’t have any specific trailer updates that I can share with you at this

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Marvel Movie News

Hugh Jackman Earns Guinness World Record For Wolverine

Congratulations to Hugh Jackman who now holds the Guinness World Record for “longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero” for playing Wolverine. Jackman, who shares the honor with Patrick Stewart, debuted as Wolverine in the X-Men movie back in 2000 and finished his career in 2017’s Logan (the official span is 16 years 228 days).  The Aussie

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Movie News Sports

Chris Hemsworth Cast As Hulk Hogan

Let me tell you something, brother! Watcha ya gonna do when Chris Hemsworth plays Hulk Hogan in a biopic that centers around the origin story of the Hulkster and the rise of Hulkamania and the 24-inch pythons?!  Details include that the film will be released on Netflix and that Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Gene Bollea, will

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Movie News

Spider-Verse Blu-Ray Has 90 Minutes of Extras

Sony announces the release of the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Blu-Ray will be jam packed with 90 minutes of extras including the all-new Spider-Ham: Caught In a Ham animated short. Check out the official info, box art and a Spider-Ham clip below.  Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse hits digital Feb. 26 and arrives on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD on

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DCU Movie News

Cool New Shazam! Images

Three cool new Shazam! images have landed online from a magazine article featuring a look at Zachary Levi, Mark Strong and Jack Dylan Grazer. The pics are probably from the latest issue of Empire Online where Levi also talked Justice League. Shazam! gets released April 5, 2019 directed by David S. Sandberg also starring Jack

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DCU Movie News

Shazam! Director Responds To Marketing Trolls

Shazam! director David F. Sandberg responds to trolls complaining about the perceived lack of marketing surrounding the film. A user on Twitter (where else?) questioned the following comparing Shazam! to Disney’s Aladdin: Why do you think there’s so little marketing for #Shazam? Is this an #Aladdin Situation,are @ponysmasher and WB trying to hide something that

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Marvel Movie News

Gwyneth Paltrow Done With Marvel After Avengers: Endgame

Not really a surprise, but Gwyneth Paltrow says she is done with Marvel movies following The Avengers: Endgame.  “I mean, I’m a bit old to be in a suit and all that at this point,” Paltrow told Variety. “I feel very lucky that I did it, because I actually got talked into it. I was friend with

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Marvel Movie News

Avengers: Endgame Images Are Hot!

I’m trying to limit as many spoilers as possible, but these The Avengers: Endgame images aren’t too bad and show off cool looks at the characters. A batch of images has hit the net of The Avengers: Endgame Hot Wheels with the packaging featuring promo art for Captain America, Black Widow, Hawkeye / Ronin, Iron

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Star Wars TV News

Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Rumored

At one time planned to be a spinoff movie, now it is rumored the Obi-Wan Kenobi project will be a series for the Disney Plus streaming service. The rumor has it that the initial plans for Obi-Wan Kenobi were for the movie to start filming after the debut of Han Solo, which is why Ewan

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Movie News

Captain Marvel Shines In Ultimate Alliance 3 Trailer

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order video game that spotlights Captain Marvel. The footage features a look at Captain Marvel and her powers as she battles the Kree, a look at Thor, Drax, Captain America and more. The release date is yet-to-be announced. Here is the

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Movie News

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ Wraps

Dwayne Johnson announces that Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw has wrapped and finished filming in a serious of Instagram posts. “Hey, guys I just want to thank your so much for making Hobbs & Shaw so special,” Johnson said in video two days ago.  “We’ve all put in months and months and months of work for

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Marvel TV Trailers

Cloak and Dagger Season 2 Trailer

Marvel TV has released a new trailer for Cloak & Dagger Season 2 that airs on the ABC Freeform network “There is a new evil growing in New Orleans, and Tandy and Tyrone are the only ones who can stop it,” the video description teases. Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger season 2 premieres Thursday, April 4.

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DCU Movie News

Armie Hammer Responds To Batman Rumors

Yesterday saw a rumor state that Armie Hammer was in final talks for The Batman, which was quickly shot down by various Hollywood trade reporters, and now the actor responds to the being asked if he wants to play the character again. “No one has ever asked,” Hammer said, who comes off rather agitated by

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Marvel Movie News

Captain Marvel Rotten Tomatoes Nosediving

More controversy surrounding the Captain Marvel movie has hit the net as it is learned its Rotten Tomatoes “Want to See” score is plummetting faster than its recent box office tracking. Rotten Tomatoes not only keeps an aggregate score of reviews but also user ratings for its audience members that want to see films. Captain

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