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John Krasinski recalls losing ‘Captain America’ role to Chris Evans

Sean Gerber - July 25, 2018

Such injuries come with the action-hero territory, which Krasinski claims he never really sought. He recalls finding out eight years ago on Blunt’s birthday...

Ryan Reynolds wants to explore Deadpool’s bisexuality in future films

Sean Gerber - July 23, 2018

“I certainly think that this universe…needs to represent and reflect the world in very real ways,” Reynolds said when asked by a fan if...

‘The Dark Knight’ and more superhero films that wowed fans and critics

Sean Gerber - July 18, 2018

Why so serious? It’s been 10 years since “The Dark Knight” premiered on July 18, 2008 to sweeping success, establishing DC Comics as a...

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dark Knight’ changed movies, and the Oscars, forever

Sean Gerber - July 17, 2018

In late 2008, Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” — a zeitgeist-infused superhero sequel that would come to be widely regarded as the best in...

‘Superman’ costume designer Yvonne Blake dies at 78

Sean Gerber - July 17, 2018

MADRID — Yvonne Blake, an Academy Award-winning costume designer and indefatigable recent president of the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, died Tuesday...

Harrison Ford eyes ‘Call of the Wild’

Sean Gerber - July 16, 2018

Harrison Ford is in negotiations to star in “Call of the Wild,” Variety has learned. If a deal is reached, the “Star Wars” actor will...

James Marsden to star in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ movie

Chris Begley - May 30, 2018

“Westworld’s” James Marsden will star in Paramount’s live-action/animation hybrid movie “Sonic the Hedgehog,” an adaptation of the classic video game, sources tell Variety.

‘Deadpool 2’ has strong opening weekend, but not as big as the first movie

Chris Begley - May 20, 2018

Deadpool might not consider himself a superhero, but its latest installment is off to a powerful start. The Marvel Comics film from 20th Century Fox...