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October 13, 2018

Disney is releasing a boxset of every Walt Disney Animated Classic

Ever wanted to own every Walt Disney Animated Classic? Well, now you can… …sort of. Walt Disney is releasing a mammoth-sized boxset of all its Walt Disney Animated Classics. The set will include 55 movies, with each film appearing as per its release order (1937 up until 2018). In order to future proof the set…

October 13, 2018

Netflix has cancelled one of its Marvel shows – can you guess which one?

Netflix has cancelled Iron Fist. The series will not return following the conclusion of its second season. In a statement, via Deadline, Marvel said: “Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is proud of the series and grateful for all of the hard work from our incredible cast, crew and showrunners.” Marvel and Netflix added. “We’re thankful…

October 13, 2018

Review: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

This afternoon I popped along to the cinema to watch Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween – the follow-up to 2015’s Goosebumps. The movie is currently previewing in select UK cinemas, with a general release set for the back-end of next week. I am a big fan of the original Goosebumps, believing it to be a real…

October 12, 2018

Review: Venom (2018)

Last week, Venom hit cinema screens. The film opened to impressive box office figures, but less than impressive reviews. Prior to Venom‘s debut my feelings towards the movie (as previously stated on this blog) were less than stellar. In short: The trailers didn’t impress me, I wasn’t convinced this was a movie that the world…

October 12, 2018

Watch: Power Rangers Legacy Wars: Street Fighter Showdown

Love Power Rangers AND Street Fighter? Well, you’re in for a real treat! Bat in the Sun has produced a Power Rangers/Street Fighter short which combines the two properties and features iconic PR actor, Jason David Frank! Here’s the synopsis, courtesy of the Neo-Saban Power Rangers channel: “When iconic Street Fighter, Ryu, encounters the Power…

October 12, 2018

Toys R Us IS coming back – But some people are very annoyed

Last week I published a post about the possible return of Toys R Us and how, according to reports, the retailer is set make a comeback after entering bankruptcy earlier in the year. Well, those reports are true – Toys R Us IS making a comeback… …sort of. By all accounts, Toys R Us mascot,…

October 11, 2018

Today is National Coming Out Day

Today is National Coming Out Day. The day is held on the anniversary of the 1979 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights and acts as a reminder that everyone should be free to be who they are. Coming out – It’s a process Coming out can be different for every person –…

October 9, 2018

James Gunn has been hired by DC

In a move that seemed inevitable, director James Gunn has been hired by DC Entertainment. According to Deadline, the Guardians of the Galaxy director is writing the next instalment of Suicide Squad. At present the appointment is only a writing gig, but may become a directing job too, in time. Gunn previously directed two Guardians…

October 9, 2018

Here’s Ruby Rose as Batwoman

The CW has released the first look at Ruby Rose as Batwoman. The actress will be making her debut in this year’s Arrowverse crossover, which will run across an episode of Arrow, The Flash and Supergirl. Here’s Batwoman in… 3… 2… 1… Thoughts? In addition to Batwoman, this year’s three-way crossover will also feature the…

October 8, 2018

Venom opens strong

Despite lacklustre reviews, Sony Pictures’ new comic book movie, Venom has opened to impressive numbers. The movie – a Spider-Man-related project without Spider-Man – has raked in $205,230,000 at the worldwide box office during its opening weekend. The figure breaks down as follows: Domestic: $80,030,000 International: $205,230,000 Not a bad start for the movie and…