Spinoff of Sylvester Stallone’s $855M Action Franchise Officially Happening After 12 Years in Development Hell

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Eclectic Pictures and Hollywood Ventures Group are developing a new film based on The Expendables, but with a female-led cast, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. While no actors, director, or writers are confirmed yet, the movie will be an origin story set in the late 1990s, tapping into the anxieties surrounding the Y2K scare and global political instability. Currently referred to unofficially as The Expendabelles, the film is intended to stand on its own as a complete story, while also adding depth to the existing Expendables world.

7 Strongest Marvel Characters Who Rarely Use Their Full Power

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Marvel’s heroes and villains face both epic threats and everyday problems. Interestingly, most of them don’t unleash their full strength unless absolutely necessary, often conserving their power for the most dangerous conflicts. These seven powerful characters are prime examples of this careful approach.

10 Years Ago Today, The Simpsons Made TV History With Surprise Segment (And They Never Did It Again)

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Okay, so it’s not exactly surprising, but The Simpsons was seriously ahead of its time – they were one of the first animated shows to actually include a live-action segment. I recently revisited Season 27’s episode 21, “Simprovised,” and it’s a fun one. The main story follows Homer trying to conquer his fear of public speaking through an improv class, which is classic Homer. There’s also a side plot about Bart getting jealous of Ralph Wiggum and dismantling his treehouse. Honestly, it’s a pretty standard Simpsons episode… until you get to this one incredible, completely live-action sequence that really sets it apart.

The Great Escape Owner Talks About How the Comic Book Market Has Changed Since the 1970s

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In our interview series, ComicBook Shop Talk, we talk to the people who make your local comic book shops thrive – the staff working hard every day. We also take the chance to find rare comics for our vending machine while we’re visiting! This time, Chris Killian from ComicBook spoke with Greg Walker, owner of The Great Escape stores. Greg has been selling comics since the 1970s and offers a special insight into how the industry has evolved, while comics continue to be a beloved part of collecting.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Season 2 Release Window Clarified After Unfortunate Filming Delays

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a new HBO series inspired by George R.R. Martin’s books, Dunk & Egg. Set 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the show follows Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and his young apprentice, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), on their adventures throughout Westeros during the time of the Targaryen dynasty and its eventual weakening.