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By Neptune's Beard: Nicole Kidman Prepares To Dive Into James Wan's 'Aquaman'
Prepare your snorkels and clear out those blowholes, because it is getting a little crowded down in Atlantis. As Jason Momoa flexes his abs and swishes his hair like a L'Oreal commercial in preparation for James Wan's Aquaman, casting news is washing ashore in tidal waves. Hot off the news that Yahya Adul-Mateen II will be playing the villainous Black Manta, the latest reports are that Academy Award-winner Nicole Kidman is preparing to dip her toe in the #DCEU and will suit up as #Aquaman's mommy dearest, Atlanna.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Who Is James Gunn 'Gunning' To Be The New Director Of 'The Batman'?
"Wholly sinking ship Batman, is the Batman solo film in trouble?" With Ben Affleck having ditched his directorial duties on the sketchily pencilled 2018 Batman solo film, new reports are that Batfleck could be dropping his cape and cowl all together. We need to make sure that we stick together in times of such tragedy, but if the film still does go ahead (it will), just who could possibly fill Affleck's director's chair?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
'Wood' You Do Me The Honor? 'Westworld' Star Evan Rachel Wood Is Engaged To Be Married
Yee-haw, head on down to the lil' white chapel — can you hear them wedding bells chiming? Westworld star Evan Rachel Wood is reportedly engaged to her bandmate and partner Zach Villa thanks to a not-so-subtle announcement. While it may seem that Dolores is shacked up with James Marsden's Teddy on #HBO's wild west shoot out, outside the realm of TV, #EvanRachelWood's heart belongs to someone else. Showing off silver rings at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 29, it was reported that Villa introduced Wood as his "fiancé" to Mr. Robot star Rami Malek.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
Sophie Burner: 'Game Of Thrones' Star Makes Her Feelings On Donald Trump Quite Clear
It looks like Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner is channeling the personality of her on-screen character and embracing a dark new her. After taking a bit of a break from Twitter, Turner was back with a vengeance to tell us exactly what she thinks of the current POTUS and his First Lady. Like when someone asks you to come up with a more iconic family than the Kardashians and you have to stop your eyes rolling out of your head, the fiery 20-year-old pulled no punches when it came to answering what is possibly the "Most Ridiculous Tweet of the Year."
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
In A Lighthouse Far, Far Away: Star Wars Actor Temuera Morrison Joins 'Aquaman' Solo Film
Are there any parts possibly left in James Wan's version of Aquaman? After a tsunami of casting news, actor Temuera Morrison is the latest person to nab a part in the the hotly-anticipated nautical adventure. Known for his perfromance as Jango Fett in the second of George Lucas's Star Wars prequels and the animated Clone Wars series, Morrison is swapping outer space for under the sea in #DC's upcoming fishy solo film. Jason Momoa plays the titular King of Atlantis, while Morrison will stick on a fisherman's sweater to play Aquaman's father, and lighthouse keeper, Thomas Curry.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
The Name's Elba, Idris Elba. 'Luther' Actor Drops Huge Hint That He Will Play The Next James Bond
With a 25th James Bond film drifting in and out of our crosshairs, and Daniel Craig still teasing that he could be done with playing 007, all eyes are firmly on who could replace the blue-eyed Bond. Now Idris Elba has dropped a volcano lair-sized hint that he could be the next man to wield a Walther PPK. While Tom Hardy seems to have the public's support for playing the martini-swilling womanizer, Elba has been long rumored for the role as #JamesBond.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
You'd Be Mad (Max) Not To: Why George Miller Has To Be The Next Batman Director
As the future of Ben Affleck's The Batman retreats back into the darkness, the departure of Affleck as director has thrown everything into chaos and placed a Riddler-esque question mark over proceedings. As every director in Hollywood lights up their Bat-signal in hopes that #WarnerBros might see them, and with the studio reportedly down to a "Top 5" list, all eyes are on who will sit in the director's chair and enter the Batcave.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
'Supergirl' Stuntwoman Jessie Graff Makes History By Completing Stage 2 of American Ninja Warrior
Based on the international hit Sasuke, American Ninja Warrior is a tough obstacle course for would-be ninjas. It's an unrelenting test of agility and strength, and many have failed to complete it. The courses get tougher as the contestant tries to beat the clock and make their way through with little time to rest in between.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
We Could Have Lost Our Edward Cullen: How Robert Pattinson Almost Got Fired From 'Twilight'
Okay, Twilighters, let's all take a collective breath and then breathe a sigh of relief. We came seriously close to having a different actor as Edward Cullen. Can you even imagine another Edward? After Twilight, Robert Pattinson was THE Edward Cullen for us, but he admits that his intensity almost got him fired from portraying the sparkly vampire we all know and love.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Olivia Newton-John Begins Another Fight Against Cancer
Multiple Grammy-Award Winner, Olivia Newton-John, the singer/actress best known for her role as Sandy on the popular musical Grease, as well as pop hits such as "Hopelessly Devoted to You," announced on May 30, 2017 that she would be postponing further tour dates due to a recurrence of breast cancer. Newton-John had been experiencing severe back pain that was recently diagnosed as breast cancer that has metastasized to her sacrum.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
Lo-gan Behold: Hugh Jackman Makes Peace With Others Playing Wolverine After 'Logan'
We always knew this day would come; like Sean Connery's departure from James Bond, or Harrison Ford handing over the keys to the Falcon, sometimes actors are just a little long in the tooth to play a role forever. As Hugh Jackman brings to close his 17-year reign as #Wolverine, his 10th film as the berserker member of the #XMen bows out with the superb #Logan.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
A Wong Time Coming: Why B.D. Wong's Casting In 'Jurassic World 2' Is The Most Important Announcement Yet
As we open up the gates again for another disastrous trip into dinosaur theme parks, the casting for J.A. Bayona's #JurassicWorld2 is heating up. While Sam Neill has confirmed he is done with the franchise and that Dr. Alan Grant is "probably dead" by now, another nod to the past comes with the (already suspected) announcement that #BDWong will be back as Dr. Henry Wu.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Geeks
