Bob Chipman, Author at The Escapist

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“25 Moments” Viral Site Reveals Secret X-Men Movie History

Website explains alternate-history in advance of upcoming superhero sequel. X-Men: Days of Future Past is set in two distinct time periods: A dystopian ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 14, 2014

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Are Too Many Heroes Coming to the Big Screen at Once?

In a lukewarm review of last week’s big new movie, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, New York Times critic Manohla Dargis dismissively quipped ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 11, 2014

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Masters Of The Universe Movie Gets Kick-Ass Writer

Kick-Ass 2 writer/director becomes latest scribe to try his hand at Sony Pictures’ live-action He-Man reboot. Jeff Wadlow, most recently the writer and ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 11, 2014

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FXX Plans Epic 12-Day Marathon of The Simpsons

Every single adventure of Bart, Lisa, Marge, Homer and Maggie to be aired continuously for the first time. Cable network FXX has announced ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 10, 2014

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Independence Day Director To Helm Gay Rights Drama Stonewall

Blockbuster specialist Roland Emmerich will helm drama depicting beginning of the gay rights movement Roland Emmerich, best known as the director of big-budget ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 10, 2014

Reviews

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review – Episode 17: Turn, Turn, Turn

Alright, let’s get this out of the way: It is not possible to continue writing proper recaps of the remaining seven episodes of ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 9, 2014

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The Ultimate Warrior, Dead at 54

The famous (and famously troubled) professional wrestling star dies just days after Hall of Fame induction. World Wrestling Entertainment has confirmed that retired ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 9, 2014

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MTV Debuts Extended Look at Guardians of The Galaxy’s Star-Lord

Exclusive clip reveals new footage of the next big Marvel hero. MTV scored an exclusive new clip from Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy, ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 8, 2014

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The Other Quicksilver Wants To Sell You An Egg Sandwich (Spoilers)

Magneto’s sharp-dressed son is revealed in a breakfast sandwich commercial in continued Marvel vs. Fox superhero arms race. Warning: Contains spoilers for Captain ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 7, 2014

High Definition

‘Rassle Dazzle: A Wrestlemania Recap

Oh, don’t give me that look. There’s a hundred other TV journos recapping Game of Thrones. I spent my Sunday engaged in my ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 7, 2014

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Goonies Director Teases Sequel. Again.

Richard Donner once again promises that a sequel to his kiddie-adventure classic is on the way. Cornered by TMZ about whether or not ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 6, 2014

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Fans, Journalists Attack G.I. Joe Director’s Live-Action Jem Reboot

Plans for a new movie based on the doll/cartoon icon have drawn an unexpected explosion of criticism from fans, critics, bloggers and more. ...

By Bob ChipmanApril 5, 2014

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