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'It Resembled The Last of Us;' David Fincher is Happy That World War Z Sequel Got Canceled

'It Resembled The Last of Us;' David Fincher is Happy That World War Z Sequel Got Canceled

Director David Fincher has revealed his idea for a sequel to the popular World War Z. At the same time, the filmmaker assured that he does not feel bitter about the failure to complete the project.

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Kamil Kleszyk26 October 2023
'It Resembled The Last of Us;' David Fincher is Happy That World War Z Sequel Got Canceled
Lord of the Rings Took a Creative Jab at Harvey Weinstein; Elijah Wood Recalls

Lord of the Rings Took a Creative Jab at Harvey Weinstein; Elijah Wood Recalls

Harvey Weinstein was appropriately „honored” by the makers of Lord of the Rings. Elijah Wood recalled what was done to return the favor to the producer who wanted to block the making of the movies.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki16 October 2023
Lord of the Rings Took a Creative Jab at Harvey Weinstein; Elijah Wood Recalls
Dune Star Messed Up Important Scene; Was Glad is Was Cut

Dune Star Messed Up Important Scene; Was Glad is Was Cut

Playing Paul Atreides in 1984's Dune, Kyle MacLachlan had a problem with one scene. The actor told about a situation where he couldn't feel and play the necessary emotions well, and it frustrated him greatly.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki15 September 2023
Dune Star Messed Up Important Scene; Was Glad is Was Cut
Change to Key Scene in The Lord of the Rings Upset Christopher Lee Enough to Boycott the Premiere of The Return of the King

Change to Key Scene in The Lord of the Rings Upset Christopher Lee Enough to Boycott the Premiere of The Return of the King

The absence of one of the most important scenes in Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King was said to have angered Christopher Lee. The actor decided to boycott the movie's premiere and only reconciled with Peter Jackson after time.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki08 September 2023
Change to Key Scene in The Lord of the Rings Upset Christopher Lee Enough to Boycott the Premiere of The Return of the King
'It's a Disaster'; Weapons Expert on Game of Thrones Blunder

'It's a Disaster'; Weapons Expert on Game of Thrones Blunder

A professional armorer explains how HBO's Game of Thrones got the armaments wrong.

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Mateusz Libera14 August 2023
'It's a Disaster'; Weapons Expert on Game of Thrones Blunder
Tomasz Baginski Defends Simplifications in The Witcher; 'It's Necessary'

Tomasz Baginski Defends Simplifications in The Witcher; 'It's Necessary'

The Witcher producer Tomasz Baginski says that simplifying The Witcher's storyline is necessary for it to reach a wide Western audience, especially Americans.

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Kamil Kleszyk03 August 2023
Tomasz Baginski Defends Simplifications in The Witcher; 'It's Necessary'
Star of Ridley Scott's Disturbing Show Joins House of the Dragon Season 2

Star of Ridley Scott's Disturbing Show Joins House of the Dragon Season 2

Despite the strike of screenwriters and actors, work on the second season of House of the Dragon continues. Another star has joined the cast of the show.

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Marcin Nic30 July 2023
Star of Ridley Scott's Disturbing Show Joins House of the Dragon Season 2
Mads Mikkelsen and Daniel Craig Went to Town With Torture Scene in Casino Royale

Mads Mikkelsen and Daniel Craig Went to Town With Torture Scene in Casino Royale

During the filming of Casino Royale, the actors came up with a torture scene that was too drastic for a Bond movie. What was the director's reaction?

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Pamela Jakiel14 July 2023
Mads Mikkelsen and Daniel Craig Went to Town With Torture Scene in Casino Royale
The Witcher Star Praises Cavill's Knowledge of Books; 'He Knows More Than Anybody Else'

The Witcher Star Praises Cavill's Knowledge of Books; 'He Knows More Than Anybody Else'

Henry Cavill is very familiar with Andrzej Sapkowski's books. That the actor is well versed in the Witcher universe is confirmed by the star of Netflix's show.

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Sebastian Grys05 July 2023
The Witcher Star Praises Cavill's Knowledge of Books; 'He Knows More Than Anybody Else'
Freya Allan on How the Events of The Witcher Season 3 Affect Ciri; 'She Has Many Idealistic Views'

Freya Allan on How the Events of The Witcher Season 3 Affect Ciri; 'She Has Many Idealistic Views'

The Witcher Fest is behind us. During it, we learned some info about the third season, as told by the cast of Netflix's show.

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Edyta Jastrzębska26 June 2023
Freya Allan on How the Events of The Witcher Season 3 Affect Ciri; 'She Has Many Idealistic Views'
In The Witcher Season 3, Cahir Will Stand at Crossroads; 'Turning Point for Him'

In The Witcher Season 3, Cahir Will Stand at Crossroads; 'Turning Point for Him'

Eamon Farren, who plays the role of Cahir, has revealed that his character will face difficult choices in the upcoming season of The Witcher.

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Mateusz Libera21 June 2023
In The Witcher Season 3, Cahir Will Stand at Crossroads; 'Turning Point for Him'
Geralt's Team Battles Rience in New Clip From The Witcher Season 3

Geralt's Team Battles Rience in New Clip From The Witcher Season 3

Henry Cavill is going on his last hunt as the Witcher. Another trailer was unveiled at this year's TUDUM, showing the actor saying goodbye to Geralt of Rivia.

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Marcin Nic18 June 2023
Geralt's Team Battles Rience in New Clip From The Witcher Season 3
'It Was Inevitable'; Daniel Radcliffe's Thoughts on Harry Potter Recasting

'It Was Inevitable'; Daniel Radcliffe's Thoughts on Harry Potter Recasting

The creation of a new version of Harry Potter's adventures is something that could not be avoided. Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the lead role, is of a similar opinion.

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Marcin Nic16 June 2023
'It Was Inevitable'; Daniel Radcliffe's Thoughts on Harry Potter Recasting
The Witcher Season 3 Will Have Jaskier Like John Lennon? 'A Lot of People Think I'm a Rock Star'

The Witcher Season 3 Will Have Jaskier Like John Lennon? 'A Lot of People Think I'm a Rock Star'

Playing the role of Jaskier in The Witcher, actor Joey Batey has revealed which music stars inspired him to work on the next seasons.

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Kamil Kleszyk15 June 2023
The Witcher Season 3 Will Have Jaskier Like John Lennon? 'A Lot of People Think I'm a Rock Star'
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Band Now in Netflix's Show

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Band Now in Netflix's Show

The third part of The Witcher featured an incredible soundtrack. The team responsible for it recorded a song that will be heard in the new episodes of Netflix's show.

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Marcin Nic13 June 2023
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Band Now in Netflix's Show
The Witcher Star Shed a Tear Over Henry Cavill's Departure

The Witcher Star Shed a Tear Over Henry Cavill's Departure

The third season of The Witcher is the last to feature Henry Cavill in the lead role. The recasting saddened not only fans, but also the show's Yennefer.

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Marcin Nic12 June 2023
The Witcher Star Shed a Tear Over Henry Cavill's Departure
Role of Lady Jessica Expanded in Dune 2 in a Departure From the Novel

Role of Lady Jessica Expanded in Dune 2 in a Departure From the Novel

The makers of the film Dune decided decided to move away from the literary original in the second part and give the character played by Rebecca Ferguson more screen time. The character will play a more important role than in the novel.

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Aleksandra Wosz09 June 2023
Role of Lady Jessica Expanded in Dune 2 in a Departure From the Novel
We Know How Much Netflix Spent on The Witcher

We Know How Much Netflix Spent on The Witcher

Although the title of the most expensive series of all time does not belong to The Witcher, Netflix's hit show is among the top. Forbes recently revealed the amounts the streaming giant has spent on the TV adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's universe.

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Kamil Kleszyk06 June 2023
We Know How Much Netflix Spent on The Witcher
Cut Scene From Dune Could Have Made This Villain Even More Terrifying

Cut Scene From Dune Could Have Made This Villain Even More Terrifying

Could this character be even more despicable? That's the question we're asking ourselves after information was revealed about a certain scene that didn't make it into the final version of the movie.

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Dominika Mazur22 May 2023
Cut Scene From Dune Could Have Made This Villain Even More Terrifying
Years Ago One of the Best Fantasy Franchises Was Deemed 'Unsuitable for Adaptation'

Years Ago One of the Best Fantasy Franchises Was Deemed 'Unsuitable for Adaptation'

Several decades ago, J.R.R. Tolkien's novels were deemed impossible to film by a famous director, so he turned down an offer to make a film based on them. Eventually the project was shut down by the creator of Middle-earth himself.

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Zbigniew Woźnicki19 April 2023
Years Ago One of the Best Fantasy Franchises Was Deemed 'Unsuitable for Adaptation'