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Dafne Keen - The Child Star Who Awed The World In 'Logan'
2017 introduced us to one of the most remarkable child stars of recent years - Dafne Keen. Taking on a central role in Logan, Dafne Keen wowed the world as X-23, Wolverine's female teenage clone (it's complicated). But who is this young actress, how did she land such a major role, and what's next?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Robert Downey Jr.'s New & Upcoming Movies: What's Next In 2017 And Beyond
Back in the mid-2000s, Marvel took a gamble when they cast Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark — luckily, it paid off in a big way. RDJ is now one of Hollywood's most popular stars, and he's become Marvel's highest-paid and highest-grossing actor.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Days of Cyclops Past: James Marsden Rumored to be on the Shortlist for Green Lantern Casting
Excitement is building for Green Lantern Corps, a movie that promises to give us not one but two Green Lanterns in what's been teased as 'Lethal Weapon in space'. In terms of casting the most famous Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, fans are tossing around names like Tom Cruise, Joel McHale, Armie Hammer, Jake Gyllenhaal, and even Ryan Reynolds! But one report indicates a veteran superhero actor could well be in for the role...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Chris Evans Reveals He's Willing To Stay On As Captain America - The Ball's In Marvel's Court!
Is the end nigh for Captain America? Just over a week ago, Chris Evans reminded Esquire that his contract with Marvel is almost over. He's due to finish filming Avengers: Infinity War and the as-yet-untitled Avengers 4 soon and then it would be time to hang up his shield. Fans passionately reacted to his comments as they began to contemplate what the #MCU would be like without Steve Rogers as Captain America.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Captain America No More: Chris Evans Looks To Be Hanging Up His Shield After 'Avengers: Infinity War'
Chris Evans is no stranger to superheroics — he's appeared in no less than 14 comic book films, but he's most famous for playing Marvel's very own Captain America. Here's the catch, though; as fans of Hugh Jackman can attest, all good things must come to an end. For Marvel, Avengers: Infinity War marks the end of Chris Evans's contract, and fans have been eagerly watching for any hint of what might come next.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
'Arrival' & 'Van Helsing' Writer Says Van Helsing Will Be No Superhero — He'll Just Be The Hero We Need
Eric Heisserer's career is definitely one to watch; with critically acclaimed horrors like Lights Out behind him, he's gone on to really capture Hollywood's attention with last year's classic sci-fi Arrival. Next on his list, though, is Van Helsing; a script he's working on alongside Jon Spaihts (Passengers). That film is set to become part of the developing Universal Monster Universe, to be launched by this year's The Mummy.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
"This Is Going To Be A Really Good Show": 'Buffy' Star James Marsters Full Of Confidence About Marvel's 'Runaways'
20 years ago, Buffy the Vampire Slayer blazed on to our TV sets — and television has never been the same since! Introduced in Season 2, James Marsters played the iconic role of Spike, Buffy's nemesis-come-lover; in his latest role, he's about to join the MCU as part of the cast of Marvel's Runaways. Over the weekend, he revealed his thoughts about the cast...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Could Natalie Portman's Jane Foster Ever Return To The MCU?
Right now, superhero films are all the vogue, but one star seems to have bowed out of them. Natalie Portman's Jane Foster isn't set to return in 2017's Thor: Ragnarok, and fans had believed it was because she'd left under something of a cloud, given Portman was known to be furious over Marvel's treatment of Patty Jenkins during filming of Thor: The Dark World. But is Natalie Portman's Marvel career really over, or is there still potential for her to return?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Malaysian Actress Raja Ilya Is Joining the MCU— But Who Could She Be Playing?
The name Raja Ilya won't to be familiar to many American Marvel fans, as the actress is currently most famous in Malaysia. However, while touring to promote her latest film, LuQman, Ilya revealed that her global career is set to skyrocket now that she's about to join the MCU!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
Meet The Stars Of 'Marvel's Runaways,' Who Start Filming In Just A Couple Weeks
Last year, Marvel thrilled the fan community by announcing that Runaways, a fan-favorite comic book series, would soon become part of the MCU. Although Marvel Studios had passed on the option of a movie, it won't be long until the Runaways will be making their way to Hulu.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
From 'Star Wars' To 'Sister Act': Carrie Fisher's Hidden Script Doctor Legacy
The news that #CarrieFisher has sadly passed away has left fans reeling and emotional. She's best known for playing the part of Princess Leia in #StarWars — a role she reprised in last year's The Force Awakens. But in truth, Carrie Fisher had a lot more skills than just her acting clout; and as important and iconic as Leia Organa may be, the actor herself had a massive impact on the Star Wars films — and on more classics than you'd think!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks
We Finally Know Why Coulson Stepped Down As Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D.
When Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 4 began, fans were left with a mystery; why had the beloved Clark Gregg's Phil Coulson stepped down as Director? Because Season 4 is set six months after Season 3's climactic end, we didn't get to see his decision — nor did we see the transition, as Jason O'Mara's Jeffrey Mace took over. That said, dialogue through the series has gradually hinted at the story...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Geeks