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Matt Shakman On Why ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Didn’t Give Continuity To ‘Thunderbolts’ Post-Credits Scene

This post contains details about The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Director Matt Shakman is explaining why The Fantastic Four: ...

Matt Shakman Thinks What Was Cut From ‘Fantastic Four’ Was for the ‘Greater Good’

The 'First Steps' director says any and all scenes cut from 'Fantastic Four' ultimately didn't contribute to its story.
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THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Director Matt Shakman Reveals How John Malkovich Would Have Been Used

First Steps had plenty of story and characters, both good and evil, to contend with. The film focused on the Fantastic Four ...
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THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Hits Impressive $10.4M On Monday; Matt Shakman Talks THUNDERBOLTS*'s FF Tease

First Steps had a solid hold on Monday with a fantastic $10.4 million haul, and that bodes well for the coming week. Matt ...

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’: First Reactions From the Premiere

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE FIRST STEPS brings the team to us in a new and refreshing way. Matt Shakman's vision of their NYC is ...
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Matt Shakman Explains Which Christopher Nolan Film Inspired ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

After launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe without the film rights to many of their most popular characters, Marvel Studios is ready to begin a new chapter with The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
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How parenthood inspired The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman says becoming a parent influenced his approach to the material, and reveals ...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director's Cut 'Not Possible', Matt Shakman Says, So Don't Expect to See John Malkovich's Red Ghost Any Time Soon

In response, fans have begun calling for The Fantastic Four to get a Snyder Cut-style "Shakman Cut", with John Malkovich's Red Ghost character back in the film. (One brief mention of Red Ghost still ...

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Review: Marvel’s Most Famous Family Trips Over Itself in MCU Debut

"First Steps" promises to push the MCU out of its comfort zone, but the movie quickly retreats into a tired version of the ...

‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Lands At $117M+, Opening Reps Record For Franchise, Stars & Director Matt Shakman – Box Office Update

First Steps is coming in lighter than projections in its first box office weekend with $117.6 million. Still records were ...