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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.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director Says Cut Scenes Include a 'Ton of Stuff That Was Really Wonderful' You'll Never Watch
Clocking in at under two hours, The Fantastic Four is one of the MCU's shorter entries — although, as fans are well aware, ...
'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Director Matt Shakman's TV Background Just Elevated the MCU
Matt Shakman’s TV roots bring emotional depth to Fantastic Four, helping the MCU rediscover what fans actually care about: Character.
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THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Director Matt Shakman Says a Director’s Cut Is “Not Possible”
First Steps and noticed scenes missing that were featured in the trailers, you’re not alone. While the film has been largely ...
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Director Matt Shakman Talks ‘Interstellar’ Influence and the Last-Minute Silver Surfer Addition
As the filmmaker’s three-year journey wound down on the project, he realized a key moment was missing, and managed to shoot ...
Release the Shakman Cut? Fantastic Four director shoots down hopes of a director's cut because of the amount of "unfinished" VFX in deleted scenes
Despite the slight butchering in the editing room, it hasn't deterred fans or critics. It's currently sitting at an 87% ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
‘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 ...
When Will ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Be Streaming On Disney Plus?
The new "Fantastic Four" is now in theaters and earning stellar reviews. Here's when the Marvel hit will likely stream on ...