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It takes a monster, to stop a monster. And that’s what Jessica has become as all-new episodes prepare for release this spring. Today, Netflix and Marvel have finally unleashed the deadly newJessica Jonestrailer, which pushes our favorite liquored up superhero to the veryedge of madness. Will she be able to pull herself back down? Netflix not only released thesecond trailerfor its highly anticipated original series Marvel’sJessica Jones, but they are giving us a cool new one-sheet as well....

Last year, FX’s hit seriesJustifiedcame to an end after six critically-acclaimed seasons. Of course, for many shows, the end is never really final, with streaming services like Netflix bringing beloved shows back from the dead likeArrested Development,Full Houseand the upcomingGilmore Girlsrevival sprouting up in recent years. As it turns out,JustifiedstarWalton Goggins, who played the schemingBoyd Crowder, isn’t ready to let go of the character quite yet, and wants to return for a limited series run....

Sad news is coming in today for us to pass along to you as veteran actorKevin Conway, known for his many acting roles including memorable parts inFunny Farm,Oz, andGettysburg, has reportedly passed away. According to his publicist, Conway died of a heart attack on Wednesday, but the other circumstances surrounding his passing haven’t yet been made clear. He was 77 years old. Born in 1942 in New York City, Conway worked in sales before pursuing an acting career at the age of 24....

The Last Jedidid not make as much money as 2015’sThe Force Awakens, which many saw as a failure at the box office. However, a new report states that Rian Johnson’s firstStar Warsmovie was the most profitable movie of 2017, netting a profit of $417.5 million. Clearly,The Last Jediwas going to do well at the box office with an opening weekend of over $220 million, which is the second highest opening of all time, followed only byThe Force Awakens....

An ultra-rare edition of the classic NES gameSuper Mario Bros.sold for over $600K at a recent auction. This particular edition of the Nintendo game is different from the cartridge that sold in July 2020 for another astronomical number. According to Heritage, who oversaw the auction, this edition of the game “is a pristine example of a variant for this title that was produced for an extraordinarily short period of time.” Classic video games are big money these days, especially when they’re still in the original shrink wrap....

Star WarsiconMark Hamillis always a regular presence on social media, where he recently used his powers for good, helping a young girl embrace herStar Warsfandom. Earlier this week, young adult author N.J. Simmonds sent out a tweet, revealing that her seven-year-old daughter was in her room crying because she wants to wear herStar Warst-shirt to school, but was afraid her classmates would make fun of her for liking, “boy stuff.” She asked forStar Warsfans to retweet and comment so she could show her daughter, “how awesome girl Star Wars fans are,” and her tweet went viral, getting over 46,000 retweets and over 130,000 likes, along with a reply fromStar Warslegend Mark Hamill....

Matt Damonis no stranger to being lost on an alien planet. It happened to him inThe MartianandInterstellar. And as it turns out, it almost happened to him in what was until very recently the highest-grossing movie of all time:Avatar, which almost had Damon as its lead instead of Sam Worthington as Jake Sully. Talking about the whole incident during an interview with British GQ, Damon revealed that James Cameron himself had come to him with the part, and offered him ten percent of the film’s profits if he were to take the role....

Rafe Spallis the latest to join the upcomingMen in Blackspin-off. Sony is looking to reboot the franchise that originally starred Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones as members of a secret agency who are tasked with handling alien affairs on Earth. In addition to Spall, the twin dancing duo of Laurent Nicolas Bourgeois and Larry Nicolas Bourgeois have also boarded the ensemble. The nature of their roles hasn’t been disclosed just yet as the studio is keeping details under lock and key for now....

TheMicronautsmovie has tappedHow to Train Your Dragondirector Dean DeBlois to helm the upcoming project. The movie will be DeBlois' first-ever live-action project after working in the world of animation for a number of years. The director has been nominated for Academy Awards for his work on the Dragon series, which just wrapped up with this year’sHow to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. WhileMicronautsisn’t the biggest IP in Hollywood at the moment, DeBlois is expected to bring an engaging story to the Hasbro project....

Motherless Brooklynis unfortunately another miss for Edward Norton as a director. The acclaimed character actor adapts Jonathan Lethem’s period crime novel for the big screen. The film is well-acted, but an absolute chore to sit through.Motherless Brooklynis painfully slow and boring. The long deliberated mystery becomes quite obvious halfway through the two hour and twenty-four minute runtime. Norton is overly enamored with his characters. He loses focus on pacing and structure....

Details surrounding director James Gunn’s upcoming comic book caperThe Suicide Squadare still pretty scarce, with one of those details being the role that geek icon Nathan Fillion is playing. Well, the actor has been discussing his mysterious role recently, though disappointingly he does not give too much away. For some reason, fans jumped to conclusion that Fillion would be playing an oddball character namedArm Fall Off Boy, but it does not sound like that is the case, as Fillion puts that fan speculation to rest....

Drivefans rejoice! The first trailer forNicolas Winding Refn’s latest thriller has arrived fromAmaon Studios. And it’s a very dark acid trip that will leave you wanting more.The Neon DemonstarsElle FanningandKeanu Reeves. And it delves into the dangerous side of modeling. The Neon Demonwill have its world premiere in the Official Competition of the 69th Cannes Film Festival. Amazon Studios will release the thriller in theaters June 2016.Written and DirectedbyNicolas Winding Refn, the movie is also headlined byJena Malone,Christina HendricksandAbbey Lee....

Welcome to today’s edition ofNerd Alert, where we have all the quirky, nerdy news that you crave in one convenient spot. What do we have in store for you on this fabulous Friday? Senior citizens react to the Netflix phenomenon, a new video points out everything wrong withFantastic FourandStar Wars: The Force Awakensgets a 60-second animated breakdown. But wait, there’s more!Star Wars: The Force Awakensgets mashed up with the beloved sci-fi seriesDoctor Who....