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James Wan Promises "Journey" In Upcoming 'Aquaman' Movie


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Jason Momoa may have already suited up as Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman in the unofficially-titled DC Extended Universe, but we're yet to see exactly where he comes from, and why he is the way he is. Fortunately, a solo flick that's just a few months away from release is going to reveal a lot of that, if reports are to be believed.

James Wan will serve as director on 'Aquaman'James Wan will serve as director on 'Aquaman'

Director James Wan - who you may know from his work on horror movies including 'Insidious' and 'The Conjuring' - has stepped in to helm 'Aquaman', and opened up during a media set visit about some of what we should expect when this film hits the big screen.

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James Wan Explains Why There's Not Yet Been An 'Aquaman' Teaser Trailer


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One of the most exciting projects being worked on for the DC Extended Universe right now is the Jason Momoa-led movie 'Aquaman', which comes from director James Wan. Ever since the character made his big screen debut in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', returning to fight alongside his fellow superheroes in 'Justice League', audiences have been intrigued by the prospect of seeing the Atlantean lead his own solo flick.

James Wan clearly has some big plans for 'Aquaman'James Wan clearly has some big plans for 'Aquaman'

Momoa has certainly brought a compelling new aspect to the hero, turning him into much more of a badass than we've really ever seen on the pages of DC's comic books. Fitting right in within the DCEU, he may look rough around the edges, but he's not a hero afraid of having a laugh.

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'The Nun' Writer Teases Unique 'Conjuring' Franchise Addition


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When it comes to the world of horror, it's undeniable that 'The Conjuring' and the universe that the original movie opened up is one of the most successful modern-day additions to the genre there has been. In an age where horror seems to be going through a brilliant reinvention, James Wan's world has really worked its way into the hearts of those who love the thrill of a good scary movie.

Gary Dauberman will serve as director on 'The Nun'Gary Dauberman will serve as writer on 'The Nun'

Following the success of 'The Conjuring' came a sequel, as well as the spin-off 'Annabelle' and this year's origin story for the doll with 'Annabelle: Creation'. Two further spin-offs have now been confirmed in the form of 'The Crooked Man' and 'The Nun', based on evil entities that have featured in previous movies in the 'Conjuring' universe.

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Is CBS Planning To Bring Back 'MacGyver'?


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The recent run of old TV shows being resurrected is continuing, as CBS are reportedly planning to bring back 80s series ‘MacGyver’, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The action series originally ran from 1985-1992 and starred Richard Dean Anderson as secret agent Angus MacGyver.

Richard Dean AndersonRichard Dean Anderson starred as 'MacGyver' in the orignal series.

According to THR, the reboot is described as a reimagining of the original series and will follow a 20-something MacGyver who ‘gets recruited into a clandestine organisation where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening’.

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James Wan To Direct Jason Momoa In 'Aquaman'


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James Wan is to direct Aquaman for Warner Bros, while Kurt Johnstad - best known for penning 300 - will write the script. The superhero movie stars Jason Momoa as the serpine superhero, with Charles Roven, Debora Snyder and Zack Synder producing.

James WanJames Wan is to direct Aquaman for Warner Bros after the huge success of Furious Seven

In announcing the news, Warner Bros also released the first plot summary of the film, which follows Aquaman, the King of the Seven Seas and the ruler of Atlantis, caught between a surface world constantly ravaging the sea and Atlanteans looking to lash out in revolt.

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Insidious: Chapter 3 Review


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Instead of wrapping up a trilogy, writer-turned-director Leigh Whannell launches a new horror franchise with a movie that's scary even if it's not particularly original. Its trump card is a strong central performance from the wonderful Lin Shaye, who plays out a sort of origin story (although they could still go back further) for her memorable character from the first two movies.

She's Elise, a medium in touch with the spirits of the dead, and as this story starts she's closed down her practice for good. Then the bright teenager Quinn (Sophie Scott) shows up, desperate to speak to her recently deceased mother while she makes important decisions as high school comes to an end. But Quinn has inadvertently made contact with a much more malevolent spirit in her apartment building, and when her father (Dermot Mulroney) realises that her life is in danger, he convinces Elise to help. Meanwhile, Quinn's little brother Alex (Tate Berney) gets in touch with Spectral Sightings internet ghostbusters Tucker and Specs (Angus Sampson and Whannell), who are about to see their first real ghost.

The film looks terrific, from the everyday creep-outs in the creeky old houses and apartments to the much darker atmosphere of "the further", which Elise has to enter in order to rescue Quinn from "the man who can't breathe" (Michael Reid MacKay), a seriously gruesome spirit who isn't content just haunting the living: he wants them to join him. Shaye delivers a performance that's unusually complex for this genre, as Elise struggles to balance her past and present with a flood of emotions, a reluctant determination to help and a generous sense of prickly humour. Mulroney also adds some weight as a concerned single dad at the end of his tether. And Scott has a promising charisma in the opening scenes, less so when the plot reduces her to a scream queen.

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Furious 7 - Super Bowl TV Spot


The sins of London have followed them home. After throwing Owen Shaw (Luke Evans) out of a cargo plane, his brother, Ian Shaw (Jason Statham), is out for revenge. When Shaw kills Han Seoul-Oh (Sung Kang) in a brutal car-crash, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) are forced back behind the wheel for one last ride, in order to find the man who killed their friend before he can get to them. This investigation will see the team dropping their cars out of planes and driving between buildings to prove that they are the Furious 7.

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Furious 7 - Featurettes


The cast of 'Furious 7' talk about their favourite moments from the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, including favourite car, favourite locations, favourite fight and favourite stunt. Among them are Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster and Ludacris.

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Vin Diesel Confirms 'Fast & Furious 7' Release Date


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Fast & Furious 7 is definitely still happening, and if Vin Diesel's Facebook account is to be believed, then it will be here by next spring. The star of the franchise took to his Facebook page late on Sunday, 22 December, night to leave a tribute for deceased star Paul Walker, before eventually revealing the release details for the upcoming film.

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Walker and Diesel were set to star together once again

F&F7 will arrive in cinemas on 10, April, 2015, according to the Facebook post, after production was put on hold. Filming for the next instalment of the F&F series had been put on hold indefinitely following the untimely death of star Paul Walker on 30 November, however Universal decided to go ahead with the filming when writer Chris Morgan and director James Wan, apparently, devised a plot eventuality where they can retire Walker's character from the series using scenes already shot. The film was initially due to be released on 11 July, 2014.

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Quentin Tarantino's Top 10 Movies Of 2013 (So Far)


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Movie buffs have begun to anticipate Quentin Tarantino's Top 10 movies lists in recent years. The legendary director's run-down of his favorite movies of the year has made for interesting reading in recent years and is often regarded as the antithesis of the Academy's choices of the year's best.

Juno Temple Kathryn HahnJuno Temple [L] and Kathryn Hahn [R] In 'Afternoon Delight'

He passed on devising a list last year, owing to Django Unchained, though in 2011 Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris - a wonderful movie that actually went onto win Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars - topped Quentin's list, edging out Rise of the Planet of the Apes and the excellent Moneyball, with Brad Pitt. Tarantino threw in a couple of curveballs with X-Men: First Class, The Skin I Live In, Attack The Block and Warrior.

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The Conjuring 2 Movie Review

The Conjuring 2 Movie Review

Continuing on from the 2013 hit, this sequel blends fact and fiction to follow real-life...

The Conjuring 2 Trailer

The Conjuring 2 Trailer

Not fazed by their previous experiences, Lorraine and Ed Warren are still successful paranormal investigators...

Insidious: Chapter 3 Movie Review

Insidious: Chapter 3 Movie Review

Instead of wrapping up a trilogy, writer-turned-director Leigh Whannell launches a new horror franchise with...

Furious 7 - Super Bowl TV Spot Trailer

Furious 7 - Super Bowl TV Spot Trailer

The sins of London have followed them home. After throwing Owen Shaw (Luke Evans) out...

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Furious 7 Trailer

Furious 7 Trailer

The cast of 'Furious 7' talk about their favourite moments from the 'Fast & Furious'...

Insidious: Chapter 2 Trailer

Insidious: Chapter 2 Trailer

Renai and Josh Lambert think that their life is back to normal after a horrific...

The Conjuring Trailer

The Conjuring Trailer

When the Perron family of six move to a rural old farmhouse in New England,...

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