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The Mountain from 'Game of Thrones' Gets In a Spin With Washing Machine World Record
Hafthór “Thor” Björnsson sure is a busy man these days. Between massacring Shame nuns, selling his own brand of sparkling water, and popping eyeballs, The Mountain from #HBO's #GameofThrones continues to live up to his strongman credentials. For anyone who tuned into Italian TV recently (if not, why not?), you may have seen Björnsson trying to set a new world record — by throwing washing machines.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
The Circus Is In Town: Tom Hanks Is Set To Play The Villain In Tim Burton's 'Dumbo'
Roll up, roll up to the big top, the elephants are on parade as we prepare to take flight with the live-action adaptation of 1941's #Dumbo. Mr. Stork has dropped a bouncing bundle of casting rumors in our lap, and the big news is that #WillSmith could be taking his notoriously big lugs to our screens in #TimBurton's adaptation of Dumbo. However, there are new reports that another Academy Award winner could possibly be coming along for the ride; we know he can land a plane on the Hudson, but can #TomHanks also fly an elephant?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Peter Park-Phwoar: Sexy Spider-Man Shoot Shows That He Isn't So Incy Wincy!
Spiders aren't exactly sexy, and neither is Peter Parker. Alongside the likes of Superman's Man of Steel abs and Thor's flowing golden hair, #Marvel's #SpiderMan is hardly a sex symbol — until now, that is. A new photoshoot is showing us just how sexy your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man really can be, rocking the whole Clark Kent vibe and giving us a peek under that red and blue lycra. Photographer Sarah Hester gives us another sexy dudeoir shoot that stops just short of #PeterParker covering us in his sticky white fluid.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
My Hart-Nett Just Wasn't In It: Josh Hartnett Reveals Why He Rejected Playing Batman
From Hollywood heartthrob to fading into obscurity, early '00s darling #JoshHartnett had seemingly slipped off the map. While the 38-year-old Sin City actor is no Brendan Fraser, he is certainly remembered as one of cinema's missing actors (although he experienced something of a comeback in Showtime's Penny Dreadful and has seven projects lined up in 2017!). However, did you know that back when Christopher Nolan was hunting for a lead, Hartnett turned down the part of #Batman? In another case of, "Why didn't I do that?" Hartnett has opened up further about his brush with the bat in turning down the chance to play the Caped Crusader.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
The Pros And Cons: Would It Be Mad To Have Mel Gibson Return To 'Mad Max'?
With news that Tom Hardy is ready to head back out into the dusty desert for at least two more outings as the titular "mad" Max, this leaves a big question about where George Miller's universe will go next. The Mad Max franchise lay in limbo for 30 years before the release of 2015's Fury Road, so hopefully the wait won't be as long this time around. It looks like Hardy is in it for the long rung, so where does this leave Mel Gibson's original iteration of the iconic character?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Taking The Biscuit: Did 'Sesame Street' Turn Cookie Monster Into Veggie Monster?
Alongside giant birds, effeminate elephants, and a squeaky-voiced Elmo, Cookie Monster has become a staple of the #SesameStreet diet. He has become a part of pop culture lore, even parodied in the likes of Family Guy while begging for his fix of those gooey-centered choc chip cookies. I remember growing up in a time that #CookieMonster released his own line of cookies, which probably would be banned nowadays due to additives and sugar — it is SunnyD all over again.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
You've Come To The 'Kong' Place: Toy Set Gives A Look At The Terrifying Creatures From 'Kong: Skull Island'
If you are ready for Jordan Vogt-Roberts's creature feature, and a trip into the unknown with Kong: Skull Island, then get ready for a look at what our brave band of doomed heroes will be facing later this year. It isn't just gorillas in the mist, and of course, there will be a giant spider to contend with — there is always a giant spider.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
A '90s Nightmare: Are 'Kindergarten Cop' And 'Silent Hill' Set In The Same Universe?
Now listen carefully children, hands up if anyone remembers Ivan Reitman's 1990 feel-good kid's film Kindergarten Cop? Of course you do. Featuring tough-guy #ArnoldSchwarzenegger in his plaid suit as he takes on a class of rambunctious children as Det. John Kimble, who could forget it? Well, your fuzzy dose of #90s nostalgia is about to take a turn for the macabre, so don't say we didn't warn you.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Seeing Red and Green With Envy: Disney Is Being Sued By 'Inside Out' Copyright Claimant
It looks like there will be some red, angry faces in the latest lawsuit to face the acclaimed House of Mouse. Even a huge company like #Disney isn't averse to the odd scandal over the years, but now it finds itself in some pretty hot water thanks to one of its best-loved films. We all remember the joyful tone of 2015's #InsideOut, Richard Kind's addictive Bing Bong Song, and a heartwarming tale about family life.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
What's Red And Black And Kills All Over? Carnage Is Officially Coming To Sony's 'Venom' Solo Movie
As Sony prepares to pump some #Venom into its Spideyverse, and Tom Hardy tries on a snug-fitting symbiote costume, the studio's once failing #SpiderMan hopes the franchise could finally be back on track. With Eddie Brock/Venom being one of the best-known villains from Peter Parker's rogues' gallery, fans are chomping at the bit for Sony to deliver us a well-deserved outing for the alien hybrid — especially considering the disaster of Topher Grace in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
You Can't 'Cage' Xander: Vin Diesel Is Officially Coming Back In 'xXx 4'
Say what you want about #VinDiesel, but the lovable lug from California is right up there with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as big business in cinemas these days. Best known for his role as Dominic Toretto in the Fast and Furious franchise, some forget that he is also cinema's very own XL James Bond, playing Xander Cage in the #xXx films.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Silver Belles: Patty Jenkins Gives Advice To Spider-Man's 'Silver And Black' Director
While the #DCEU is still lassoing in the rewards of #WonderWoman and a new wave of female-first superhero films, director #PattyJenkins will surely become the role model for any women hoping to rule the box office roost. Whereas greats like Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Quentin Tarantino are all known for their directorial skills, Jenkins is set to become synonymous with empowering women in cinema — particularly those hoping to break into that tricky superhero genre.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
