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January 19, 2020

How many Candyman films are there?

In 1992, Candyman terrorised its way into cinemas. The supernatural horror movie, based a short story by Clive Barker, told the tale of a student who was terrorised by an urban legend. Candyman was a hit with audiences and the movie was soon followed by a series of sequels. But how many Candyman movies are there?…

January 19, 2020

Comic Con Liverpool makes big announcement

Today, the organisers of Comic Con Liverpool made a big announcement: The UK con – which is housed at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool – will remain in the city for at least the next ten years. In a statement via the Comic Con Liverpool Facebook page, the event organisers said: “A few days ago we…

January 19, 2020

How many Disney Jungle Book films are there?

In 1967, Disney’s The Jungle Book roared its way into cinemas. The animated musical, based on the book of the same name by Rudyard Kipling, was a box office hit which led to a series of movies. But how many Disney Jungle Book movies are there? The short answer? A lot! Disney LOVE making Jungle…

January 19, 2020

Forgotten fantasy films from the 1990s

Think back to some of the big movies of the 1990s and chances are that for every film you recall, there are countless you forget. But what if we narrow things down to just the fantasy films – surely that would make things easier, right? Maybe so; but it’s likely that there are still a…

January 18, 2020

13 comic book movies from the 1990s you probably forgot

The 1990s was an interesting time for comic book films. Batman movies ruled the roost, and countless studios attempted to ape the series’ success, with varying degrees of success. But what were they and where are they now? In this post I am taking a look at 13 comic book/super hero movies from the 1990s…

January 17, 2020

Isn't it about time Swat Kats was released on Blu-ray?

It’s the weekend! Time to kick back with some classic cartoons. Some truly awesome action-packed ‘toons from the 1990s. *Reaches for the Swat Kats Blu-ray* *Realises there is no Swat Kats Blu-ray* *Begins to question why there is no Swat Kats Blu-ray?* Hmm… isn’t it about time Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron was released on…

January 17, 2020

How many Mulan films are there?

In 1998, Mulan charged into cinemas. The animated movie, which loosely retold the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, was a box office hit and led to a series of movies. But how many Mulan movies are there? _____ The Mulan films in order To date, there are three Mulan movies. The Mulan movies – which…

January 16, 2020

What is the best order to watch the Jesse Stone movies?

Those who read detective novels will know that Jesse Stone is the lead player in a long-running series of crime stories. The character – created by the late author, Robert B. Parker – made his debut in the 1997 novel, Night Passage, before reappearing in further tales by Parker, then by Michael Brandman, and finally…

January 15, 2020

What is the best order to watch the Hellboy films?

In 2004, Hellboy scorched its way into cinemas. The comic book movie, about a demon who battles paranormal forces for the good of mankind, was a moderate box office hit which led to a series of movies. But how many Hellboy movies are there and what is the best order to watch them? Read on…

January 15, 2020

Patrick Stewart has been approached about joining the MCU… as Professor X

Well this is interesting – especially in light of the Morbius/MCU discussion this week. It looks like Marvel Studios is keen to connect the MCU to Fox’s X-Men movie series. This news comes via Digital Spy, who are reporting that Patrick Stewart has been approached to be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – as Professor…