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‘Bourne’ sequel casts ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ actor Riz Ahmed

Chris Begley - November 4, 2015

“Star Wars: Rogue One” actor Riz Ahmed has been tapped to join Matt Damon in the next installment in his “Bourne” franchise, sources tell...

Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’ has made more than half a billion dollars

Chris Begley - October 29, 2015

Marvel-Disney’s “Ant-Man” has hit the $500 million mark in worldwide grosses. “Ant-Man” is also the seventh consecutive and ninth overall Marvel Cinematic Universe film to...

Matthew McConaughey turned down lead villain role in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’

Chris Begley - October 28, 2015

Marvel and Gunn wanted Matthew McConaughey to play the villain in the superhero sequel, but the actor recently passed, leaving the search for that...

Marvel and Fox team up for ‘Hellfire’ and ‘Legion’ TV series

Chris Begley - October 14, 2015

TV superpowers Marvel and Fox are joining forces for two new series. The comic studio is developing a “Hellfire” series for Fox broadcast, and a...

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ set for 2020 as Warner Bros. unites monster franchises

Chris Begley - October 14, 2015

Warner Bros. and Legendary are teaming up on a 2020 movie “Godzilla vs. Kong,” representing the official unification of the two monster franchises. The companies...

‘Straight Outta Compton’s’ F. Gary Gray eyed to direct ‘Black Panther’

Chris Begley - October 5, 2015

Gray’s “Compton” was a massive hit that has kept the director in demand since its release. Gray is said to also be a contender...

These actors are auditioning for the ‘Power Rangers’ movie

Chris Begley - October 2, 2015

Sources tell Variety the studio is about to begin testing young talent, looking at up-and-coming actors and actresses to make up the team. Sources...

‘Django Unchained’ actor joins Matt Damon in latest ‘Bourne’ movie

Chris Begley - September 15, 2015

Ato Essandoh has joined Matt Damon in the next installment of the Jason Bourne franchise. Alicia Vikander, Vincent Cassel and Tommy Lee Jones are also...