Latest News by Jake Clark
Jake Clark
February 4, 2023 9:00 am
Heath Ledger Swore He'd Never Star in Superhero Film; Here's What Changed His Mind
When talking about the greatest performances in a superhero film, no list is complete without Heath Ledger as the Joker. His portrayal gave him his sole Oscar, but he almost refused the role.
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Jake Clark
February 3, 2023 1:00 pm
Buffy Would Be Very Different if This Marvel Star Hadn't Refused a Role
Over the past two decades, Ryan Reynolds has transitioned from shining on small-budget comedies to one of the biggest action/comedy stars of his generation.
Jake Clark
February 2, 2023 8:34 am
Sorry, Witcher Fans: Showrunner Hasn't Even Considered Keeping Cavill On
The news that Henry Cavill will not be returning as fan-favorite Geralt of Rivia after the Witcher's third season wasn't taken well by fans.
Jake Clark
January 31, 2023 3:58 pm
Jim Carrey Chose Bruce Almighty Over a Role in $4 Billion Franchise
Jim Carrey's been one of the biggest stars since his wacky comedies of the '90s and his steady shift toward dramatic roles since, but he's also turned down some pretty iconic roles. He rejected the part of Buddy in Elf, Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story – and one role that cost him big.
Jake Clark
January 31, 2023 3:30 pm
Ill-Conceived DC Flop Almost Stopped Smallville From Being Made
Superman hasn't always had the greatest luck on-screen, with most of his movies after 1980 having been hit with mixed reviews.
Jake Clark
January 31, 2023 3:03 pm
James Gunn Already Has An Unexpected But Significant Batman Problem
James Gunn and Peter Safran are intent on heading DC Studios into a new direction as their new co-CEO, already having created a master plan for the next ten years. But their plans create one problem with arguably their most important asset – Batman.
Jake Clark
January 30, 2023 12:30 pm
Netflix Gave Zack Snyder What DCEU Couldn't (Or Wouldn't Bother)
By giving Zack Snyder a December 2023 release date for Rebel Moon, Netflix is showing their faith in Snyder and his film. More importantly, they're setting him up for success. That's something DC never did.
Jake Clark
January 30, 2023 3:09 am
Timothee Replaced By Elmo In Dune Is The Funniest Thing You'll See This Week
The smallest casting changes can have a ripple effect that can change an entire film. With that in mind, one YouTuber answered the question that no Dune fan had ever asked: What if Paul Atreides was played by Elmo?
Jake Clark
January 29, 2023 6:13 pm
There's Still Place for Iron Man in the MCU, But No Place for Robert Downey Jr.
Iron Man – once the face of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – has been gone for four years, and fans have been itching to have him back.
Jake Clark
January 29, 2023 10:00 am
The Joker's Deleted Ending DC Fans Never Got to See
The Joker film released in 2019 was divisive among fans and critics but was received well enough that it became the first R-rated movie to hit $1 billion at the box office and got Joaquin Phoenix his first Oscar.