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Alien: Covenant expanded the Alien universe with rich world-building and philosophical depth. As a prequel to the 1979 original, it explored humanity’s origins, creation, and the dangers of artificial intelligence.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 26

'We Wrote It'- Ridley Scott Confirms an 'Alien: Covenant' Sequel Centered on Michael Fassbender’s David

Ridley Scott has recently confirmed that a long-awaited sequel to Alien: Covenant is in development, with Michael Fassbender’s android David front and center.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 17

Every 'X-Men' movie ranked from worst to best

We assumed after the purchase of 20th Century Fox by Disney, the X-Men movie universe would halt suddenly. Not so, as it turns out. Marvel Studios not

'X-Men ’97’s Storm Gives Her Blessing to the MCU’s Ororo Maya Boyd

'X-Men' Casting Debate: Why Inde Navarrette’s Reported Role as Rogue Has Sparked Fan Discussion

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 9

Michael Fassbender’s production company strengthens commitment to Ireland’s screen industry

Michael Fassbender’s production company has strengthened its commitment to Ireland’s screen industry after securing new investment in the business behind the award-winning film Kneecap.

Entertainment News / IndeNews / May 18

Michael Fassbender Teases ‘Hope’ With Joke About Aliens Living Among Us

Michael Fassbender has playfully teased that extraterrestrials might already be on planet Earth, as he spoke of the Korean sci-fi blockbuster Hope, that recieved a 6-minute standing ovation at Cannes.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 20

Alicia Vikander: I'm quite good at choosing projects

Alicia Vikander has become "quite good at choosing projects". The 37-year-old actress believes she's now more clear in her own mind about the kinds of roles she's suited to and will enjoy.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 19

Zach Braff recalls 'cringe' encounter with Michael Fassbender

Zach Braff was delighted when Michael Fassbender expressed a desire to work together - but then discovered the Shame star thought he was Dax Shepard. The

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

The 20 movies that have the most remakes

The more remakes a movie has, the more one can’t help but think of the original, and it’s the very rare remake that actually manages to improve upon the original. However, this often doesn’t stop Hollywood and others from desperately trying.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

The 20 best debut films from iconic directors

More often than not, a strong debut establishes a foundation from which a director can go on to make further successes. It’s thus worth taking a look back at those films that were particularly strong debuts for their directors and which paved the way for future greatness.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / October 20

Michael Fassbender to star in Kennedy series

Michael Fassbender is set to star in a new Netflix show about the Kennedy family. The 48-year-old actor will play Joe Kennedy Sr., the patriarch of the American political dynasty, in Kennedy, an upcoming drama series that explores the family's intimate truths.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

20 hated characters that everyone ends up rooting for

Popular culture, both movies and TV, loves to give audiences characters that they can hate. It’s worth examining these characters to better understand how effective pop culture is at creating emotion and how those emotions can sometimes exceed creators’ intentions.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 9, 2025

Alicia Vikander feels 'safe and calm' living in Portugal

Alicia Vikander feels "safe and calm" living in Portugal with her husband Michael Fassbender and their two children. The Ex Machina star, 36, has opened up about the couple's decision to split their time between homes in London and Lisbon, revealing Michael, 48, wanted to be closer to nature and "live another kind of lifestyle".

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

The 20 most fascinating villain origin stories from the film world

At their best, villain origin stories help flesh out the psychologies and motivations of the antagonist, showing that darkness usually has some sort of root. Moreover, these films demonstrate why villains almost always become more fascinating than the heroes they oppose.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 21, 2025

Alicia Vikander recalls 'struggle' to get pregnant

Alicia Vikander faced a "struggle" to get pregnant. The 36-year-old actress - who has two sons, who were born in 2021 and 2024, with husband Michael Fassbender - went through an "obsession" with having a child when she didn't conceive as quickly as she'd have liked, and recalled putting "pressure" on herself.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 14, 2025

Michael Fassbender recalls 'terrible' James Bond audition

Michael Fassbender has recalled his "terrible" audition for James Bond. The 47-year-old actor has revealed he was in the running to play 007 when producers were looking to replace Pierce Brosnan, but his try-out ended in disaster as he told Bond bosses to hire another actor - Daniel Craig - instead of himself.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 13, 2025

Michael Fassbender relished character-driven nature of Black Bag

Michael Fassbender loved the character-driven story of 'Black Bag'. The 47-year-old actor stars in Steven Soderbergh's spy movie as intelligence agent George Woodhouse - who is assigned to investigate his wife Kathryn St.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / March 12, 2025

After a Self-Imposed Acting Hiatus, Michael Fassbender Explains Why Projects Like ‘Black Bag’ and ‘The Agency’ Brought Him Back

The actor tells IndieWire about taking time off, and why spy roles in "Black Bag" and "The Agency" scratch the itch of the "the only thing" he can do.

Entertainment News / Rolling Stone / March 12, 2025

‘Black Bag’ Is a Great Spy Thriller — and an Even Better Marriage Drama

Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender are spouses caught in the middle of an intelligence-agency leak in Steven Soderbergh's sexy, suspenseful, and flat-out sensational riff on love and espionage

Entertainment News / IndieWire / March 11, 2025

‘Black Bag’ Review: Steven Soderbergh’s Crackling Thriller Stars Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as Married Spies with Nuclear Trust Issues

A traitor threatens to undo British Intelligence's sexiest marriage in a fun Soderbergh movie about what lies at the heart of any good relationship.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 11, 2025

Rege-Jean Page 'could be a frontrunner to play James Bond'

Michael Fassbender thinks Rege-Jean Page would be "amazing" as James Bond. The 37-year-old actor has been tipped as a possible replacement for Daniel Craig as 007, and Michael - who stars alongside Rege-Jean in 'Black Bag', the new thriller film - believes the actor is a perfect candidate to play Bond.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / March 1, 2025

'Spy thriller, Soderbergh, Fassbender ... When do I show up?' Cate Blanchett couldn't turn down Black Bag

Cate Blanchett admits that working with Steven Soderbergh and Michael Fassbender was a big reason why she signed up for 'Black Bag'. The 55-year-old actress features in the upcoming film – in which she and Fassbender play married spies – and says that the collaborators persuaded her to join the cast.