Watch the first trailer for ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’

The first trailer for the new X-Men movie has been released, featuring EastEnders star Ben Hardy as Archangel. Following 2014’s X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse arrives in UK cinemas in May 2016. > Buy X-Men: Days of Future Past on Amazon. The official synopsis reads: “Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped … >

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6 fictional schools we wish were real, from Hogwarts to Starfleet Academy

Most schoolyards are fairly generic: children using the climbing equipment, playing football, trading Pokémon cards, and even some showing off cool and colourful backpacks like this to their friends. That said, even the wildest playground isn’t likely to be anywhere near the level of craziness that goes on in some fictional schools. Here are some … >

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First look at ‘EastEnders’ actor in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’

The first official promotional imagery of EastEnders star Ben Hardy in the new X-Men movie has been unveiled. Hardy, who joined the BBC One soap as Peter Beale in 2013 and departed Albert Square in February, is playing Archangel in X-Men: Apocalypse. The follow-up to X-Men: Days Of Future Past is due in UK cinemas … >

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The role of games in film and TV

Sometimes the use of games like poker and chess in television and film are not as random as you might think. Rather, the inclusion of main characters engaging in games is as important to the story as the main plotline itself. Usage of games is a clever storytelling technique to give the viewer an opportunity … >

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Win ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past – The Rogue Cut’ on Blu-ray!

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will take you back in time for an all new experience as X-Men: Days of Future Past – The Rogue Cut hits Blu-ray™ and DVD on Monday 13 July. > Buy The Rogue Cut on Blu-ray on Amazon. Fan-favourite mutant Rogue, played by Anna Paquin (True Blood), joins the all-star cast, … >

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‘EastEnders’ actor’s ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ role confirmed

EastEnders star Ben Hardy’s role in the next X-Men movie has been revealed. Directed by Bryan Singer, the follow-up to X-Men: Days Of Future Past is due to arrive in UK cinemas in May 2016. Singer told Empire: “Ben Hardy is Angel – I shall confirm it for you!” He teased: “But he’s not a … >

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‘EastEnders’ actor joins ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ cast

EastEnders star Ben Hardy has now officially joined the cast of the next X-Men movie. Hardy has played Peter Beale since 2013 and departed the BBC One soap in last night’s episode. Variety reports that the exact role is “unknown at this time, but sources say the part is significant to the X-Men universe”. The … >

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‘Game of Thrones’ star joins new ‘X-Men’ film as young Jean Grey

Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner will play Jean Grey in the upcoming X-Men: Apocalypse movie. Director Bryan Singer revealed the news on Twitter, also confirming that Mud‘s Tye Sheridan will play Cyclops and House of Anubis star Alexandra Shipp will play Storm. Turner has played Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones since 2011. The … >

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Top 5 team-up movies

With Stallone, Statham, Schwarzenegger and nearly every other action star of the past few decades reunited this summer in a third instalment in the Expendables franchise, we decided to take a look at some of Hollywood’s most impressive team-up casts.   The Expendables III (2014) Who’s in it? Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Terry … >

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