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io9Updates From Batgirl, The Matrix Resurrections, and More
Plus, Shin Ultraman sets its sights on a new release date
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io9TrailersThis Trailer for The King’s Man Takes Super Spy Action to the Early 20th Century
When shadowy masterminds threaten to descend the world into chaos, the Kingsman steps in. Even if his agency was only ust created. It’s prequel time. Set in the early 20th century, The King’s Man is the newest film in the Kingsmen series of raunchy super spy flicks helmed by Matthew Vaughn, based on a comic … Continued
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io9TrailersA New King’s Man Trailer Asks ‘What If Downton Abbey Had Super Spies?’
Before they were posh, super spies saving the present-day world, the heroes of Fox’s Kingsman franchise were posh in an old-timey way befitting of an era where parachutes were considered cutting-edge technology. The latest trailer for Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming Kingsmen prequel, The King’s Man, is light in the way of plot, but it’s rich in the … Continued
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io9TrailersThe King’s Man Trailer Shows the Birth of the Kingsmen…and a Sword-Fighting Rasputin
That magical dude with the talking bat has nothing on this guy. The first trailer is here for The King’s Man, the turn-of-the-century prequel to the Kingsman series. Not only do we get Ralph Fiennes in what may be the role he was born for, but we also see a sexy Grigori Rasputin (Rhys Ifans) … Continued
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io9TelevisionThe Kingsman Prequel Could Be Adding Some Fascinating New Stars
The director behind Bao is working on a new feature at Pixar. King of the Monsters is sneakily tying itself into Godzilla’s movie past. The Russos shoot down yet another Avengers 4 theory. Plus, Katherine McNamara makes her Arrow debut, and more pictures from the Elseworlds crossover. To me, my Spoilers! Kingsman Prequel Collider reports … Continued
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io9TelevisionThe First Set Pictures From the Live-Action Star Wars TV Show Tease a Familiar Location
Charlie’s Angels adds a third Bosely. The Kingsman prequel could go far back into the past. Get a better look at X-Men: Dark Phoenix’s comic book-inspired costumes. Plus, Sophie Turner talks the end of Game of Thrones, and Mike Colter teases what’s in store for Luke Cage’s third season. To me, my Spoilers! Charlie’s Angels … Continued
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io9The Director of Kick-Ass Reveals Reboot Plans, and Hints at Connections to the Recent Comic Run
Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn is a busy bee. He’s currently setting up a new production studio and is working on two exciting projects: a Kingsman cinematic universe, and a reboot of Mark Millar’s Kick-Ass… possibly starring the newest face behind the green-and-yellow mask in the comic series. In an interview with Empire, Vaughn revealed work … Continued
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Kingsman: The Golden Circle Removed Several References to Donald Trump
Both the Kingsman movies and the comics are unafraid to root themselves in the events of the real world—and no one is particularly safe from being mocked or blown up, no matter how famous they are. But The Golden Circle drew itself back from targeting one figure in particular: then-Presidential-candidate Donald Trump. Speaking to Entertainment … Continued
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Kingsman 2 Director Is Very Annoyed You Know Colin Firth’s Character Is Alive
Even though directors are in charge of creating movies, selling those movies to people is usually none of their business. Sometimes that can have consequences, like how the “Bohemian Rhapsody” trailer for Suicide Squad reportedly led to a rewrite of the movie’s tone and structure. In other cases, it can actual spoil your biggest reveal—something … Continued
