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Everything We Know About Goose, The ‘Captain Marvel’ Cat Everyone Loves By Chris Evangelista/March 8, 2019 2:00 pm EST Captain Marvel is now in theaters, and everyone who has seen the movie can agree on one specific thing: Goose the cat rules. The feline steals the show, and Marvel knows it – they even gave her (yes, Goose is female) her own poster. If you’ve seen Captain Marvel (or even if you haven’t), and you want the low-down on Goose, we’re here to help....

Horror Legend Tom Savini Directing ‘Creepshow’ TV Series Episode Based On A Joe Hill Story By Chris Evangelista/April 17, 2019 4:30 pm EST It would be wrong to have some sort of new Creepshow without Tom Savini, and thankfully, Shudder knows that. The director, actor and make-up guru is set to direct an episode of the horror streaming service’s upcoming take on the classic George A. Romero horror film. Speaking with Fangoria (via Collider), Savini said:...

How ‘Detective Pikachu’ Revived My Love Of Pokémon And Helped Me Reconnect With My Childhood By Rafael Motamayor/May 17, 2019 11:00 am EST Like many, many people, I grew up absolutely obsessed with Pokémon. I watched every single episode of the anime, wanting to be the very best. I played the games, and catching them was my real test, and of course I had way too much merchandise. With time, I stopped caring about the franchise, and moved on to other things....

Michelle Yeoh In Talks To Take The Helm In ‘Star Trek’ Spin-Off Series By Hoai-Tran Bui/Nov. 12, 2018 7:30 am EST Michelle Yeoh could soon be at the helm of her own Star Trek spin-off series. Hot off the blockbuster success of Crazy Rich Asians, the actress is set to reprise her role as Captain Philippa Georgiou in the second season of CBS All Access’ Star Trek Discovery. Now, reports say that Yeoh’s Captain Georgiou could take the helm in her own spin-off show....

The /Filmcast: After Dark - Ep. 99 - Movie Blogger Portrayals And Big Disappointments By Slashfilmcast/May 16, 2010 11:38 am EST The /Filmcast: After Dark is a recording of what happens right after The /Filmcast is over, when the kids have gone to bed and the guys feel free to speak whatever is on their minds. In other words, it’s the leftover and disorganized ramblings, mindfarts, and brain diarrhea from The /Filmcast, all in one convenient audio file....

The Avengers Might Assemble To Present At This Year’s Host-Less Oscars By Ethan Anderton/Jan. 10, 2019 10:00 am EST Now that Kevin Hart has officially turned down the second chance at hosting the Oscars, even after some poking and prodding from Ellen DeGeneres, the ceremony is officially without a host. But that doesn’t mean the evening will be without serious starpower, because the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences may be assembling The Avengers for an appearance....

The Morning Watch: ‘Fast Five’ Vault Chase Breakdown, Ron Burgundy’s Mic Check & More By Ethan Anderton/Feb. 13, 2019 5:00 am EST The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, Fast Five stunt coordinator Jack Gill breaks down the huge bank vault car chase from the end of the blockbuster sequel....

‘13 Reasons Why’ Director To Helm Adaptation Of Alice Sebold’s Sexual Assault Memoir, ‘Lucky’ By Hoai-Tran Bui/June 3, 2019 5:00 pm EST The writer of The Lovely Bones and Still Alice, which were adapted into acclaimed films with the latter earning star Julianne Moore an Oscar, is getting another novel adapted to the big screen. But this time, it’s personal. Alice Sebold’s memoir Lucky, which chronicles her sexual assault as an 18-year-old college freshman, is being adapted into a feature film by Karen Moncrieff, a director of Netflix’s young-adult series 13 Reasons Why....

“An Obol For Charon” May Be The Best Episode Of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Yet By Monique Jones/Feb. 8, 2019 11:00 am EST This latest Star Trek: Discovery episode, “An Obol for Charon,” was a real emotional doozy. This has got to be one of the best episodes of Discovery so far. While prior episodes have entertained while setting up the overall mystery of Red Angel, “An Obol for Charon” took a break from the story to give us everything Star Trek is all about....

‘Avatar 4’ And ‘5’ Already Filming, Loses Papyrus Font, Sigourney Weaver Talks About Shooting Underwater By Ben Pearson/Oct. 29, 2018 12:00 pm EST In a new interview, Avatar star Sigourney Weaver says she’s “busy” working on those sequels now. She also talks a little about the new character she’s playing, her experience filming Avatar 2 and 3, and whether or not we’ll ever see Alien 5 directed by Chappie filmmaker Neill Blomkamp....

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Season 6 Sneak Peek Catches Up New Viewers For The Move To NBC By Ethan Anderton/Dec. 18, 2018 11:00 am EST Brooklyn Nine-Nine is coming to NBC in January for a sixth season after being canceled by FOX last year. That means there are a bunch of new viewers who might be tuning in to check out the comedy series focusing on the antics of the 99th precinct in Brooklyn, New York....

‘Captain Marvel’ Lays The Foundation For Another Character To Become Captain Marvel (Plus Everything We Know About Goose The Cat) By Hoai-Tran Bui/Jan. 8, 2019 9:45 am EST Carol Danvers is not the first to hold the title of Captain Marvel. Nor will she be the last. Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers is being introduced as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s powerful photon-blasting superhero in Captain Marvel, but the upcoming Marvel film is already laying the groundwork for another comic book fan-favorite to take up the title....

Captive State Trailer Wyatt broke out with 2008’s The Escapist, moved on to kickstart the excellent new Apes trilogy in 2011, and then directed Mark Wahlberg in a 2014 remake of The Gambler that tanked at the box office. He hasn’t made a movie since then, but Captive State marks his return to the big screen. Wyatt co-wrote the screenplay with his wife Erica Beeney, who wrote the Shia LaBeouf-starring Project Greenlight movie The Battle of Shaker Heights....

/Filmcast Ep. 394 - Moana By Slashfilmcast/Nov. 29, 2016 7:33 pm EST David, Devindra and Jeff discuss what to do when you’re assaulted with nacho cheese at the movie theater, and why Brad Pitt’s latest might be worthy of your attention. Be sure to read up about The Handmaiden and its subversive nature. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook!...

‘Hobbs And Shaw’ Box Office Tracking Numbers Predict A $65 Million Opening Weekend By Ben Pearson/July 11, 2019 1:30 pm EST The early Hobbs and Shaw box office tracking predictions are in, and it turns out Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) don’t seem to have quite the same appeal without the rest of the Fast and Furious #family. The first spin-off in the Fast franchise is currently on track to pull in between $55-65 million domestically during its opening weekend – a far cry from The Fate of the Furious, which peeled out and raced past $98 million in its opening back in 2017....

‘Lord Of The Rings: Gollum’ Video Game Is A Prequel Set Before ‘The Hobbit’ By Ben Pearson/March 25, 2019 5:30 pm EST According to The Hollywood Reporter, LOTR: Gollum will be “an action-adventure game” that takes place in the years between Smeagol first finding the ring and before the events of The Lord of the Rings novels and films. As Carsten Fichtelmann, Daedalic’s CEO, explained: I’m envisioning something like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch or Detroit: Become Human – a long-form story with branching narratives and real consequences based on the choices you make....

‘Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil’ Trailer: Angelina Jolie Cannot Hold Her Peace By Hoai-Tran Bui/July 8, 2019 6:30 am EST Angelina Jolie is back in black for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, the sequel to the 2014 box office hit Maleficent. But there’s a reason for her sudden heel turn after the famous Disney villainess had seemingly turned over a new leaf in the revisionist take on Sleeping Beauty. Find out why in the new Maleficent Mistress of Evil trailer below....

‘Orange Is The New Black’ Ending With Season 7 By Chris Evangelista/Oct. 17, 2018 3:00 pm EST Orange is the New Black’s time is nearly served. The Netflix series will end with season 7, bringing to a close a show that launched back in 2013. This is likely for the best, as the prison dramedy has run out of steam at this point. The final season will arrive on the streaming service in 2019....

‘Scrooged’ Remake With Kevin Hart In The Works At Paramount By Chris Evangelista/June 7, 2019 2:47 pm EST Scrooged, the Bill Murray riff on A Christmas Carol, is getting a remake. Kevin Hart will star in the film, which will presumably see the actor playing a miserable jerk who learns the error of his ways on Christmas, with the help of three ghosts – you know the drill. There’s no script or director yet, but Hart and Paramount are developing the project for Hart to star in....

‘Shazam!’ Clip: Figuring Out Your Powers Is Harder Than It Looks By Ben Pearson/March 12, 2019 10:40 am EST Warner Bros. and DC are taking the DCEU in a lighter direction with Shazam!, the upcoming comedy about a kid who can transform into a full-grown superhero. Early buzz has been very positive, with critics praising its heart and humor, and now we can see more of that for ourselves in a brand new Shazam clip....