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Vincent D’Onofrio Cast As Kingpin In Netflix's #Daredevil Series

While most of the recent news about the Marvel / Netflix Daredevil series has been focused on show-runner Drew Goddard dropping out and Steven S. DeKnight stepping into his shoes, we have at least learned that Charlie Cox will be playing Matt Murdock in the show. Now we have an idea who one of his main opponents will as, Vincent D’Onofrio has signed on to be The Kingpin . Also known as Wilson Fisk , the moneybags troublemaker is probably the best-known adversary for the Man Without Fear, and a somewhat natural choice for the show, since he doesn’t require expensive effects to bring to life. “We’re incredibly proud to have an actor with the gravitas and versatility of Vincent joining Marvel’s Daredevil in such an integral role,” says Jeph Loeb, Marvel’s Head of Television in a statement. “Wilson Fisk is an iconic villain whose cunning and power make him the dangerous equal of our hero." He was most famously played on screen by Michael Clarke Duncan in the 2003 take on the s

Goodbye Michael Clarke Duncan

Michael Clarke Duncan's fiancee says the Oscar nominee for " The Green Mile " has died while being hospitalized following a July heart attack. Publicist Joy Fehily released a statement from Clarke's fiancTe, the Rev. Omarosa Manigault, saying the 54-year-old actor died Monday morning in a Los Angeles hospital after nearly two months of treatment following the July 13 heart attack. The 6-foot-5, 300 pound Duncan appeared in dozens of films, including such box office hits as " Armageddon ," " Planet of the Apes " and " Kung Fu Panda ," Duncan had a handful of minor roles before "The Green Mile" brought him an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. The 1999 film, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, starred Tom Hanks as a corrections officer at a penitentiary in the 1930s. Duncan played John Coffey, a convicted murderer. No other details were immediately available. Please Leave A Comment- Sou

"The Slammin' Salmon," Coming To A Theater Near You

"The Slammin' Salmon," Coming To A Theater Near You The guys behind one of the funniest movies Super Trooper are back with " The Slammin' Salmon " Let's just hope this film is nowhere near the disaster like Club Dread . Anchor Bay Films has acquired theatrical distribution rights to the Broken Lizard comedy "The Slammin' Salmon," directed by Kevin Heffernan. "Salmon" stars the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, comprised of Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske, along with Michael Clarke Duncan, Cobie Smulders, April Bowlby, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Olivia Munn, Will Forte, Lance Henriksen, Vivica A. Fox and Morgan Fairchild. Its plot follows a former heavyweight boxing champ turned restaurant owner (Duncan) who, indebted to the Japanese mob, challenges his waiters to sell more food in one night than they've ever sold before. December Officially Dec. 11 theatrical release. Please Leave A Comment-