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Matt and Ross Duffer, the twin masterminds who wrote and directed Netflix ’s Eighties nostalgiafest Stranger Things , have a confession: They’re sorta Nineties kids. The North Carolina–bred brothers were born in 1984 — a year after the show’s setting — and, while they have murky recollections of Cold War anxiety, they grew up playing Magic: The Gathering more than Dungeons & Dragons . “We were like, ‘Shit, the kids in the show can’t be playing Magic: The Gathering ; it hasn’t been invented yet,'” Matt says with a laugh. “My brother and I played D&D . We just weren’t particularly great at it.” “We have vague memories of the Eighties,” Ross says. “But we were still pre-Internet and pre–cell phone for most of our childhood. We were the last generation to have the experience of going out with our friends to the woods or the train tracks and the only way our parents could connect with us was to say, ‘It’s time for dinner.’ … We were also movie nerds and had all these …

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A year after winning four Primetime Emmys for the hit comedy series Schitt’s Creek, Dan Levy has closed a first look feature deal and an overall one in scripted content with Netflix , under which he’ll write and produce. Levy’s work in film will begin promptly with an original untitled romantic comedy which he’ll direct, write, produce and star in. Sister’s Stacey Snider and Kate Fenske will also produce alongside Levy. The multi-hyphenate’s work in series will start in July 2022 when his current three-year overall deal with ABC Signature ends. “Netflix offered Schitt’s Creek a second home at just the right time and opened the doors to a whole new audience for us,” said Levy, “Watching the show thrive there has only enhanced my excitement about continuing to tell specific, meaningful stories with them in both tv and feature film. A full circle moment.” Added Scott Stuber, Head of Global Film and Bela Bajaria, Head of Global Series, “Dan Levy is an incredible …

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The highly anticipated Highlander reboot took a giant leap forward recently, with Man of Steel star Henry Cavill signing on to play the immortal swordsman and be the only one. Talented artist Bosslogic could not wait to imagine what Cavill's debut as the iconic warrior will look like, putting together an epic poster that's sure to have Highlander fans more excited than they already are over the prospect of the former Superman beheading his enemies left and right. Looking a lot like another of his famous warrior roles, that of Geralt from Netflix's hit fantasy series The Witcher , the poster certainly demonstrates how well-suited to the role of Highlander Cavill is. Visually speaking, at least. Since the announcement of Cavill's involvement was made, the actor himself has responded to the news, confirming he will star and declaring his passion for the franchise. "I've been a fan of Highlander since I was lad. From the movies in all of their 80s, Queen slathered …

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