M. Night Shyamalan’s 2016 thriller Split was supposed to star Joaquin Phoenix in the lead role, but the actor dropped out just two weeks before filming was due to begin. James McAvoy, who took over for Phoenix, discussed this unusual development in a recent interview.
Appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, McAvoy said Phoenix is an “amazing actor,” and he would have played the character differently from the Scottish actor. Split tells the story of a man (McAvoy) who has 23 different personalities, so anyone could understand how preparation sounds like it might be critical to playing the role well. But McAvoy said coming in so late in the process was something of a relief because he couldn’t over-prepare.
“I think he’d give a very different performance to the one I did.…
If you miss the days when DC and Marvel superheroes regularly crossed over into each other’s universes, you’ll be happy to learn those epic clashes have returned thanks to a massive new collection. DC Versus Marvel Omnibus is a 960-page hardcover that just released on October 29, but you can already get a substantial discount at Amazon. Normally $150, you can snag a copy of this weighty tome for $107. This deal is also available at Walmart. The omnibus contains over a dozen comic arcs, including Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man, Batman/Captain America, Spider-Man and Batman, and more.
DC Versus Marvel Omnibus was supposed to release alongside another crossover collection dubbed DC Versus Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus. Unfortunately, …
Krafton has revealed a new name and more details for its first-ever PUBG spin-off. PUBG: Blindspot, which was previously known as Project Arc when it was revealed in 2024, is a top-down shooter launching in beta on Steam later this month.
Blindspot is a 5v5 tactical shooter that aims to offer a blend of strategy and shooting from a top-down perspective. The mission in the game is to break into a crypt inside a building to install an item called a Decrypter. Players use things like grenade launchers and explosive hammers to crush the building’s walls to get into the crypt. Those on the defending team can set up barricades and other preventative measures to try to stop attackers from getting in.
“PUBG: Blindspot presents real-time line of sight shared with your teammates, whic…
Google is celebrating Halloween with a brand new installment of Magic Cat Academy–marking the third edition of the Doodle. In the past, Momo the cat has taken on ghouls in school and taken a deep dive to tackle sea monsters. This year, Google pits Momo against ghosts and space creatures as she battles her arch nemesis, Marshmallow the ghost, across the cosmos.
The rules of the game are simple: Draw the designated lines to defeat ghosts and other monsters across five stages. The lines and their sequence get more difficult as the game progresses, but you can always draw a heart to get more life, you just have to be quick.
After every level, there’s a small scientific fact about the level of the atmosphere and something that the level focused on like stars or the flying…
Several Lego sets are getting generous discounts for Cyber Monday, including the sprawling Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Set. The massive set consists of 2,660 pieces–and it’s currently available for its lowest price ever. Both Amazon and Walmart are offering discounts, so if one retailer sells out, be sure to check the other.
That size makes it the ideal centerpiece for your home theater, office, or library. Keep in mind this doesn’t come with any minifigures (aside from a decorative statue), so it’s best used as a piece of home décor instead of a child’s toy.
If any young Lego fans do wa…
Homing magic spells aren’t anything new for From Software games, and Elden Ring sports quite a few of them. One of them–Glintstone Stars–ranks among the best for tracking extremely fast targets, even if its FP cost is a bit on the high side. If you’d like to give it a try, read on to find out where you can buy it.
Glintstone Stars explained
Glinstone Stars is a sorcery that requires 12 Intelligence to cast Come from Sports betting site VPbet . It creates three magical homing stars that chase down and damage foes. Due to the spell’s rapid traveling speed, it makes a solid choice for homing attacks on fast-moving enemies.
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UEFA has announced Howard Webb will take charge of the Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Webb, 40, is regarded as one of the best officials in the world, having refereed the finals of both the Champions League and the World Cup in 2010.
He has overseen 42 matches in 2011/12, including four in the Champions League, but none of them have involved either Real or Bayern.
Following this week s first leg at the Allianz Arena, Munich, the return fixture will take place at Madrid s Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 25.
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Roma midfielder Michael Bradley says it is an honour to play with Francesco Totti, describing him as one of the best players in history .
The United States international earned a transfer to Roma following an impressive 2011/12 campaign with Chievo.
He has since become a regular starter under Zdenek Zeman, making 10 Serie A appearances for the capital club, and Bradley believes the opportunity of working alongside Totti each day has been a rewarding experience.
Everything has gone well so far, Bradley told topmercato.com. I feel great, even if I have to improve my distribution and usage of the ball.
I also appreciate the presence of a leader like Totti. He is one of the best players in history. I feel lucky to play alongside him.
After an inco…
According a report from Eurosport, FC Twente has confirmed they have reached an agreement to send Dutch midfielder Orlando Engelaar to Bundesliga outfit, FC Schalke 04.
Engelaar was quite impressive as he started all four of Holland s Euro 2008 matches as the Dutch made it to the quarterfinals in Austria and Switzerland.
The 28-year-old has repeatedly expressed an interest in moving to the Gelsenkirchen club, where former Twente coach Fred Rutten recently took the reins.
“It is a pity that Orlando is going but we must stay realistic,†Twente chairman Joop Munsterman told the club s official website. “He has had two excellent years at FC Twente, played at Oranje and had a fine Euro 2008. It was his absolute wish to leav…
Sunderland striker Ji Dong-Won has joined German side Augsburg on loan until the end of the season.
The striker signed for the Black Cats in the summer of 2011 from Korean side Chunnam Dragons, but struggled to secure a regular starting berth despite scoring the winner against eventual champions Manchester City at the Stadium of Light in January 2012.
That goal proved to be the highlight of last season for the South Korea international, who made 21 Premier League appearances in total in 2011-12 but has not featured during this campaign.
The addition of top scorer Steven Fletcher has seen Ji fall out of contention for a first-team place, and the 21-year-old will now attempt to find regular football with Augsburg, who sit second from bottom of the Bundesliga havin…