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The X-Men DVDs every Marvel fan should own

 During the 1990s, one of my favourite television shows was X-Men (aka X-Men: The Animated Series). The cartoon series – which first hit screens in 1992 – followed the story of a group of mutants, who fought evil in a world that hates and fears them. Upon making its debut, X-Men quickly became a smash-hit around the world. This in…

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Is Masters of the Universe suitable for children?

 This June, sci-fi fantasy movie Masters of the Universe heads into cinemas. The highly anticipated adventure movie from director Travis Knight (Bumblebee), stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, and Jared Leto, and focuses on the journey of Adam – a young man destined to become He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. Adapted from the…

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Deep dive: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut

 Today I am sitting down to watch Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut. This is an alternate version of Superman II, which was initially released on DVD back in 2006. This version of the movie differs to the theatrical cut of Superman II from 1980 and includes new scenes, a different ending and some alterations to existing sequences. In…

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Who is Orko? The truth behind He-Man’s beloved hero

 Ask a Masters of the Universe fan to list their favourite characters, and amongst the likes of Mer-Man, She-Ra, Blade, and Skeletor (everyone loves Skeletor), you’ll find Orko somewhere on that list. There’s a lot of love out there for Orko – especially a soft spot in the hearts of longtime MOTU fans. Why? Well, not only because Orko…

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Who is Skeletor? Explaining He-Man’s greatest enemy

 For decades now, wherever there is He-Man fighting the good fight, you’ll find Skeletor doing the exact opposite. If there is evil work to be done, then ol’ bone face won’t be far behind. Ever since he made his first appearance in a Masters of the Universe minicomic back in 1981, Skeletor has been causing chaos, performing…

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Why Masters of the Universe still matters decades later

 The year is 2026, the summer is completely stacked with huge, recognisable IPs, from Supergirl and Spider-Man to Star Wars and Scary Movie, and audiences are notoriously choosy with how they spend their hard earned money. So, with so much on offer, and competition extremely stiff, what is the likelihood that fantasy romp, Masters of the Universe will succeed at the box-office? Well, the…

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Best Superman: The Movie quotes

 Superman: The Movie is arguably one of the greatest comic book adventure movies of all-time. The film – directed by Richard Donner – stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Marlon Brando, and tells the origin of the iconic hero, with Reeve in the role of Clark Kent/Superman. Packed with fantastic special effects, a superb…

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Deep dive: Superman: The Movie – Extended Cut

 Today I am sitting down to watch Superman: The Movie: Extended Cut. To date, this is the longest cut of Superman: The Movie to be released – running longer than both the 1978 theatrical release and the 2000 Expanded Edition. For those unfamiliar with the Extended Cut, this version of Superman: The Movie originally aired on television in 1980, two years after…

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Did Ben Affleck play Superman in a movie?

 It is common knowledge that Ben Affleck has played the role of Batman on the big screen. He made his debut in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), before continuing in the role via Suicide Squad (2016), Justice League (2017), and The Flash (2023). But what about Superman? Has Ben Affleck ever played the role of Superman? You may find…

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