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Fancast of the day: Lyrica Okano as Kinsey Locke!

The middle child of the Locke siblings, Kinsey was once someone who constantly felt sad and afraid – until a certain supernatural key took that away. She became brave, and while it’s great quality, it does lead her to make reckless decisions. Though her boldness does help her, she realizes that fear is actually what will help her grow. She decides to deal with it and confront her trauma so she can move forward with it. This is why Lyrica Okano is perfect for the role! She plays a rather similar character as Nico Minoru in Marvel’s Runaways. Kinsey has this badass nature to her and Lyrica would be great in the role.

Full ‘Locke and Key’ fancast here.

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Finally Scores Release in China; ‘Aquaman’ and More Get Release Dates

China’s Film Bureau has granted Warner Bros.’ Crazy Rich Asians a release date in Asia’s richest box-office territory. The summer’s massive romantic-comedy hit will open on …

Warner Bros. learned that some of their other upcoming features have also been approved for a China release. Aquaman will debut early in China on December 7, while Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald will have a same-day release on November 16.

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The Conjuring’s Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga Join ‘Annabelle 3’

Patrick Wilson’s and Vera Farmiga’s Ed and Lorraine Warren typically appear exclusively in the mainline Conjuring films. However, the Warrens are making their way into one of the expand…

Deadline reports that Wilson and Farmiga will reprise their roles, appearing in the next Annabelle feature as supporting cast. This news certainly seems fitting, since the doll’s forthcoming return will see her arrive in the Warrens’ artifact room. Director Gary Dauberman teased as much during a recent interview.

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‘Arrow’: Predictions for Season Seven

Although I say this for every season, I am really excited for the next season of Arrow. What can I say? They have a knack for season finales. I didn’t enjoy season six as much as I did season five,…

“Oliver is outed as the Green Arrow and is in prison with his enemies; Felicity is raising a teenager she just met a few years ago by herself; Lance is dead; Thea is gone; Team Arrow is no more, and we have no idea who the mayor is. To top it all off, Ricardo “The Dragon” Diaz is on the loose. This leaves lots of theories to be had because everything is so drastically different.” 

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The Legacy of Carpenter’s ‘Halloween’ – 40 Years Later

Whenever I watch a movie that’s considered a classic for the first time, I always ask myself, “What makes this film a classic?” There are a number of components to that question and one…

“Inspired by the psychological thrillers (Psycho) and Italian Giallo (Deep Red) of the 60’s, the slasher genre predominantly follows a serial killer stalking its victims and murdering them with a bladed weapon. A simple premise that has evolved through the years and lives on in other classics such as: Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, etc.“

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‘Jump Force’ Beta Impressions

Jump Force was first announced during the Xbox Conference at E3 2018, and the hype for it hasn’t exactly calmed down since. The prospect of a video game including all of your favorite Shonen …

“The main draw here is the nostalgia and ability to cross your favorite characters with one another. This was the first time I got my hands on it, so hopefully, with time the minor issues I had with it are tweaked and they find a way to make it more engaging for a longer period of time.“

Jump Force is set to release in February 2019, om Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows.

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Fancast of the day: Ross Butler as Tyler Locke!

Tyler Locke is the oldest of the Locke siblings. After feeling partly responsible for the attack on his mother and the death of his father, he tries his best to be the man of the house. He is a high school student who’s not really book smart, but still proves to be intelligent and the most cunning of his siblings. There’s a gentle giant quality with the character; although he is a big guy, much like his father, he’s actually quite shy and has a deadpan type humor to him. Those are some reasons why I believe Ross Butler of Riverdale and 13 Reasons Why, is the best fit for the role. He has the stature and the range to play the vulnerability needed with the character.

Full ‘Locke and Key’ fancast here.

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‘Borderlands 2’ Will Be Made Playable on PlayStation VR

For all of you Borderlands fans who have been wanting to physically inject yourself into the game, have we got good news for you. The game’s parent companies 2K and Gearbox Software have plan…

The Re-release will include the original campaign from the game as well as its four playable Vault Hunters, however, the re-release will be single-player only. The VR version will also include new VR specific tricks such as Bad Ass Mega Fun Time (BAMF Time), which will allow players to slow the game’s speed to give them more time to plan attacks. Gamers will also be able to teleport around the map, a common skill found in most VR versions of first-person shooter games.

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‘Flash’ Film Pushed Back Again To Accommodate Ezra Miller’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Schedule

Warner Bros’ Flash film has not even begun filming and has yet already gone through a rough journey. Originally announced by the studio in 2014, the untilted Flash film was already supposed t…

Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. plans to begin filming late next year; meaning that the release date will more than likely be in 2021. Not happy with the studio pushing the film back yet again? Well, one can point fingers at Warner Bros’ other expanding franchise- Fantastic Beasts.

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Kevin Hart Signs First-Look Deal With Nickelodeon

Kevin Hart and his HartBeat Productions banner have signed a first-look deal with Nickelodeon. Under the deal, Hart will develop and produce live-action, scripted kids’ content for the networ…

In a statement, Hart said, “For me, Nick has always represented everything fun about being a kid, and it’s still at the forefront today of kids’ and family entertainment. I’ve been slimed at Kids’ Choice, won a lot of Orange Blimps and my kids are my very own built-in focus group, so I’m ready to dive in and make some next-level shows with Brian and everyone at Nickelodeon.”

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First Lego ‘Overwatch’ Set Omnic Bastion Now Available To Order

Overwatch fans are going to be eating really good. Blizzard Entertainment recently just announced that they are expanding the merchandise line for their incredibly popular gaming series. From costu…

Those who attend Blizzcon 2018 will be able to pick up the set for 25$. The rest of the eager collectors should not fear for the set is now available to order for the same price online at the Blizzard Gear store. 

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‘Venom’, ‘A Star Is Born’ Dominate Box Office Second Week In A Row

To no one’s surprise- Venom and A Star Is Born are dominating the box office on their second week of release. Both seem to have found their audiences to reach them to these heights. Even thou…

According to The Wrap, Venom is estimated to earn 34-35 million this weekend. This is a huge dip from its 80 million opening, but still enough to take the number one spot again. A Star is Born is estimated to earn 28 million, which is not that bad of a dip from its 42.9 million debut. First Man is coming at an estimated 16-17 million first week debut at the number three spot. The fact that it could not at least best the other heavy awards contender (ASIB) in its second week proves what audiences are more interested in seeing.

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‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ is Entertaining, But the Twists & Turns Lead Nowhere – Review

Bad Times at the El Royale is Drew Goddard’s second directorial feature after the career-defining Cabin in the Woods. Here, he tackles the mystery-thriller genre and attempts to subvert the genre’s…

“Goddard has plenty of good ideas and instincts, but conciseness is what this film lacks the most, and the fact that Hemsworth’s Billy Lee isn’t seen for larger stretches of the film is a crime against humanity. However, Bad Times at the El Royale is an interesting and entertaining film that is drenched in 1960’s fashion and style, with an ensemble cast that is all too happy to throw themselves into this world, while giving the audience intriguing performances. While Bad Times at the El Royale is a genre-bending journey that explores many aspects of 1960’s America, the twists and turns don’t lead to a satisfying conclusion.“

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‘Daredevil’ Season 3 is More Brutal and Exciting Than Ever – Review

Daredevil is back for a third season, and our favourite blind vigilante has hit his lowest point, and there seems to be no way out of the darkness. Netflix was kind enough to offer Geeks of Color t…

“Netflix was kind enough to offer Geeks of Color the chance to watch the first 6 episodes of Daredevil season 3! Be warned: Mild spoilers ahead for season 3. Also, full spoilers for Daredevil seasons 1 and 2 and The Defenders.‘

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Next PlayStation Console in the Works at Sony

It’s already been almost five years since the PlayStation 4 was released and if you were anticipating a new gaming console, you will have to wait just a little bit longer. In an interview wit…

The upcoming console has not yet been named and it is unclear whether Sony will continue its trend and call their newest addition “PlayStation 5″. It is also currently unclear about exactly when we can expect the next addition to the PlayStation family, however, it will be at least three more years.

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Brian Tyree Henry Joins ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’

Brian Tyree Henry is joining the Monsterverse. Henry, who is coming off his Emmy-nominated performance in Atlanta season 2, will star in Legendary’s Godzilla vs. Kong. Henry is joining a cast that …

Adam Wingard is directing the film for a 2020 release. It’s not known currently who Henry is playing other than the fact that it will be a significant role.

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Anthony Ramos to Reteam With Lin-Manuel Miranda for ‘In the Heights’ Film

The film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s breakout hit musical In the Heights is gaining steam over at Warner Bros. The musical focuses on the Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights d…

Warner Bros.’ In the Heights will be directed by Crazy Rich Asians filmmaker Jon M. Chu. This small cast and crew so far already promise something spectacular. The report assumes that Ramos will be playing the lead of Usnavi.