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Dave Bautista Had 'Emotional Breakdown' After Landing Guardians Of The Galaxy Role
Dave Bautista had an "emotional breakdown" when he landed the role of Drax the Destroyer in 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.The 52-year-old actor has played the character in a number of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 May 2021
The Suicide Squad's Director James Gunn Channelled '1970s War Caper' Films
James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' took big inspiration from "1970s war caper" movies.Producer Peter Safran has opened up on the direction the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' filmmaker took the comic book blockbuster, which is a...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 May 2021
James Gunn Teases Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special
James Gunn has confirmed there will be a 'Guardians of the Galaxy' holiday special.The 50-year-old director took to Twitter on Thursday (22.04.21) to post a photograph of the front of a script, which read: "The...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 April 2021
Dave Bautista Desperate To Play Bane
Dave Bautista is desperate to land the role of Bane on the big screen.The 52-year-old wrestler-turned-actor revealed that he has asked both Warner Bros. and DC Comic to be considered for the role as the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 April 2021
James Gunn Says Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Is 'The Greatest Video Game'
James Gunn prefers 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic' to the films in the sci-fi franchise.The 50-year-old filmmaker has admitted that he prefers the popular video game to the 'Star Wars' movies, as well...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 April 2021
Crude Name Convinced Pete Davidson To Accept Suicide Squad Role
Pete Davidson took a role in 'The Suicide Squad' because of his character's crude name.The 27-year-old actor and comedian is to star in the DC Extended Universe sequel as mercenary Richard 'Dick' Hertz/Blackguard and revealed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2021
James Gunn 'Cries All The Time' Making Movies
James Gunn cries "all the time" when he's making films.The 54-year-old director - who has helmed the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movies - has admitted he finds writing to be an emotional process.James - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 February 2021
James Gunn: Audiences Can Watch The Suicide Squad Fresh
James Gunn says fans don't need to watch 'Suicide Squad' before seeing 'The Suicide Squad'.The 54-year-old director has helmed the DC Extended Universe sequel but has informed audiences that they will not have to see...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 January 2021
James Gunn Lauds Dave Bautista's Acting Skills
James Gunn has praised Dave Bautista for being an actor who takes his "craft seriously".The 54-year-old filmmaker has worked with the former WWE wrestler on the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' movies and he has praised...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 January 2021
Sylvester Stallone Makes Cameo In The Suicide Squad
Sylvester Stallone has joined the cast of 'The Suicide Squad'.The 74-year-old action legend is set to reunite with director James Gunn, who he worked with on 2017's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2', as he...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 November 2020
Joel Kinnaman: The Suicide Squad Has Lots Of Gags
Joel Kinnaman has hinted that 'The Suicide Squad' will be a funny movie.The 40-year-old actor will reprise his role as Rick Flag in the upcoming superhero sequel and suggested that director James Gunn has taken...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 November 2020
'Anything Can Happen': James Gunn Hints At The Suicide Squad Character Deaths
James Gunn claims he was given free rein to kill off whichever characters he wanted in 'The Suicide Squad'. The 54-year-old actor has told fans "anything could happen" after taking to Twitter to ask which...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 October 2020
Jai Courtney Hails The Suicide Squad Movie
Jai Courtney thinks movie fans will "have a ball" with the 'Suicide Squad' sequel.The James Gunn-directed film is slated for release in 2021 and Jai - who plays Captain Boomerang - believes fans will ultimately...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 October 2020
James Gunn Makes Peacemaker Spin-off Series
James Gunn is to helm a spin-off to 'The Suicide Squad' with John Cena.The TV series will focus on Cena's alter ego Christopher Smith/Peacemaker from the upcoming DC Comics blockbuster and will focus on the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 September 2020
James Gunn: Idris Elba Went Beyond Expectations On The Suicide Squad
James Gunn says Idris Elba went ''beyond expectations'' on 'The Suicide Squad'. The director admitted penning the role of Bloodsport for Elba was one of the few times he had written a part for an...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 September 2020
James Gunn Suggests Scooby-doo And The Suicide Squad Crossover
James Gunn would love to see a 'Scooby-Doo' and 'The Suicide Squad' crossover movie.The director of the latter flick - which is due out in 2021 - took to Twitter to answer his followers' questions...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 July 2020
James Gunn Doesn't Want To Direct An Avengers Movie
James Gunn doesn't want to direct an 'Avengers' movie.The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' filmmaker admits that he would never helm a film in the money-spinning franchise, saying it simply doesn't ''appeal'' to him.In response to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 June 2020
James Gunn Reveals How 'Cameo Roles' Evolved In Avengers: Infinity War
James Gunn says the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' characters were initially only supposed to have ''cameo'' roles in 'Avengers: Infinity War'.The 53-year-old director - who helmed the standalone 'Guardians' movies - revealed during a watch-party...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 April 2020
James Gunn: Guardians 3 Plans Remain The Same
James Gunn says 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' plans are still ''exactly the same as they were before coronavirus''. The 53-year-old director reassured fans the motion picture - which Disney is yet to assign...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2020
James Gunn Hints The Suicide Squad Will Be Released In August 2021
James Gunn has hinted 'The Suicide Squad' is still on course for an August 2021 release.Numerous films have had their release plans altered by the coronavirus crisis, but the superhero sequel - which finished shooting...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 April 2020
Chris Pratt Breaks Silence On James Gunn Firing: "It's Not An Easy Time"
The Guardians of the Galaxy lead star Chris Pratt has broken his silence following the dismissal of director of the movie series, James Gunn, by Disney over controversial old tweets, saying it is “not an...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 August 2018
James Gunn Unlikely To Be Re-hired As 'Guardians Of The Galaxy 3' Director
Despite a petition to get him re-hired as director of Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and the overwhelming support of the cast, it seems as though Disney’s decision to fire him over controversial old tweets...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 August 2018
Roseanne Barr Calls Out People Supporting James Gunn Over Old Tweets
Roseanne Barr has expressed incredulity and disgust at the support that director James Gunn has received since he was dropped by Disney from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, saying that the same people who have...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 July 2018
James Gunn's Brother Sean Gunn Defends Filmmaker Following Firing
Following 'Guardians of the Galaxy' actor Dave Bautista's stepping out to defend James Gunn on social media, following the director being fired by Disney from the 'Guardians' franchise effective immediately, has come another more detailed...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 July 2018
Director James Gunn Challenges Trump To Reveal "Accurate" Weight
In the aftermath of the revelation of Donald Trump’s recent medical results that have gotten many people’s eyebrows raised in surprise, film director James Gunn has offered to donate $100,000 to charity if the president...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 January 2018
James Gunn Reacts To Jodie Foster's Superhero Blockbuster Criticisms
The future of Hollywood isn't something anybody can predict, but Jodie Foster took a good guess at what it will look like if huge budget superhero movies continue to be the norm and the biggest...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 January 2018
James Gunn Wants Marvel And Dc Fans To Stop Fighting
When it comes to the long-standing feud between Marvel and DC fans, it's something that's exhausting not only for the people involved, but everybody who doesn't want to get involved but is forced to witness...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2017
James Gunn Says "Groot Is Dead" In 'Guardians Of The Galaxy'
Though many believed Baby Groot to be the same character as the older Groot we saw in the first 'Guardians of the Galaxy' film, that apparently isn't the case. According to filmmaker James Gunn, the...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2017
James Gunn Seems To Confirm 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3' Release Date
Right now, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' fans are making their way to movie theatres in droves to pack out viewings of the newly-released Marvel Cinematic Universe film, 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'. James Gunn...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 May 2017
James Gunn Loves The Guardians Of The Galaxy Like Family
When he first thought about taking on Marvel's little-known Guardians of the Galaxy, writer-director James Gunn's only plan was to breathe life back into the sci-fi genre, which he thought had become drab and grey...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 May 2017
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