Topic: Joss Whedon

Did Fox Just Try to Steal a Movie Mutant from Marvel?

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Bryan Singer broke some news on Twitter today: Evan Peters, of American Horror Story, will be playing Quicksilver in Singer's upcoming X-Men film. Alone, that's not all that interesting, but put that together with Joss Whedon's intention to put Quicksilver in the Avengers sequel, and things get really interesting. 

By Esther Zuckerman

Apr 23, 2013

How to Celebrate Shakespeare's 449th Birthday, the Internet Way

It's the 449th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare (we think), and some parts of the Internet have gone positively Elizabethan to celebrate. Here are some fun ways to honor the Bard on his big day, online. 

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By Esther Zuckerman

Mar 15, 2013

Is the 'Veronica Mars' Kickstarter a One-Hit Wonder?

The beloved, short-lived drama Veronica Mars created history—and debate—this week when its creator and star quickly funded a follow-up movie using Kickstarter.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Mar 7, 2013

'Much Ado About Nothing' Looks Like a Pretty Fun Party at Joss Whedon's Place

The trailer for Whedon's already much praised adaptation of Shakespeare — yes, the one he filmed at his Santa Monica home to as a relaxing (?) break from the The Avengers — has arrived.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Mar 4, 2013

The Most Anticipated Commencement Speakers of 2013

We learned today that Oprah would be speaking at Harvard's commencement. Let's look at some of the most intriguing and most WTF options for 2013 commencement speakers. 

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By Esther Zuckerman

Dec 26, 2012

Who's Directing 'Star Wars Episode VII'?

Today we learned that J.J. Abrams will officially not helm Disney's new, possibly ill-advised seventh episode of the Star Wars franchise. Here we break down the odds on the existing short list, because it's actually quite a long list.

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By Connor Simpson

Nov 2, 2012

Montgomery Burns Keeps Binders Full of Women Too

The Simpsons' resident evil zillionaire Montgomery Burns decided Mitt Romney needed his endorsement on a day where the President got the call from The Economist and Michael Bloomberg.

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By Richard Lawson

Aug 29, 2012

The Call Sheet

Ryan Gosling Really Wants to Direct

Like any good prestige actor before him, Ryan Gosling is retreating behind the camera. Elsewhere in showbiz news, Terrence Malick makes some brutal cuts to his next movie, Joss Whedon starts an exciting new TV project, and Charlie Sheen continues a terrifying TV project.

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By Richard Lawson

Aug 7, 2012

The Call Sheet

Who Will Write 'Fifty Shades of Grey'?

Today in showbiz news: Some interesting choices to adapt America's favorite S&M sex book, Joss Whedon has some good news, and one movie promises the end of days.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 13, 2012

Movie Review

'The Cabin in the Woods' & 'Lockout': Look Out Below

Today we review two new sci-fi-ish thrillers, The Cabin in the Woods and Lockout.

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 13, 2012

The Smart Set

Beyoncé Hearts FLOTUS; Reshoots for 'The Avengers'

Beyoncé's very public intimate thank you to Michelle Obama, Michael Ovitz gets snubbed by an X17 captions writer, and Joss Whedon is still tinkering with The Avengers.

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 24, 2011

Affleck and Damon Tackle Bulger; Whedon Has a Secret New Movie

Joss Whedon has been adapting Shakespeare in secret, ABC close to deal for series based on Michael Lewis parenting book, and Disney isn't letting ABC affiliates talk to Johnny Depp about The Rum Diary.

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