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Robert Downey Jr. Sits Down with Dominique Thorne in Another Scripted Marvel PR Push for Ironheart

Robert Downey Jr. Sits Down with Dominique Thorne in Another Scripted Marvel PR Push for Ironheart

In Marvel’s latest attempt to salvage interest in Ironheart, the long-delayed Disney+ series centered on Riri Williams, the studio has rolled out the nuclear option: Robert Downey Jr yet again. In his latest promotional sit-down with Dominique Thorne — the actress behind the titular character — RDJ is on-hand to give his take on the first three episodes of Ironheart while acting as an emotional bridge between Tony Stark and Riri Williams.

Nick Frost Believes He “Manifested” His Harry Potter Role By Writing “Hagrid” 5,000 Times, Weighs in on J.K. Rowling Controversies

Nick Frost Believes He “Manifested” His Harry Potter Role By Writing “Hagrid” 5,000 Times, Weighs in on J.K. Rowling Controversies

Nick Frost, best known for his work in Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, is set to portray Rubeus Hagrid in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot. However, he insists it was no mere choice on the part of the casting directors.

In an interview with The Observer, he claimed to have “manifested” the role by writing “Hagrid” 5,000 times, essentially treating the casting process like a magical vision board.

Russell T Davies Says Doctor Who Is Meant To Counter “Very Straight Very Masculine” Sci-Fi Franchises as Doubt Over Series Future Continues

Russell T Davies Says Doctor Who Is Meant To Counter “Very Straight Very Masculine” Sci-Fi Franchises as Doubt Over Series Future Continues

As ratings continue to slump and longtime fans grow increasingly disillusioned, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies is doubling down on his mission to reshape the series into what he calls an “alternative” to traditional science fiction—specifically targeting what he sees as “very straight, very masculine, very testosterone-y” franchises.

Harry Potter Film Actor Calls Fans ‘Racist’ Over Snape Casting Backlash

Harry Potter Film Actor Calls Fans ‘Racist’ Over Snape Casting Backlash

The backlash to HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot Snape casting just got more heated—and this time, one of the original franchise stars is adding fuel to the fire.

Jason Isaacs, best known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the original film series, is now publicly attacking fans who have voiced criticism over the casting of Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape. Speaking at FanExpo Denver, Isaacs didn’t hold back, accusing online commenters of prejudice and declaring Essiedu one of the “best actors I’ve ever seen in my life.”

Variety Grossly Misrepresents Apolitical James Gunn Quote at Superman Preimiere as Anti-Trump Rant — Marc Malkin Strikes Again

Variety Grossly Misrepresents Apolitical James Gunn Quote at Superman Preimiere as Anti-Trump Rant — Marc Malkin Strikes Again

Variety is once again under fire for spinning a neutral quote into political controversy, this time targeting Superman director James Gunn. At the film’s press junket, Variety’s Marc Malkin approached Gunn with a divisive question about the supposed backlash from Trump supporters over Gunn’s earlier comments framing Superman as an immigrant. But Gunn didn’t take the bait.