We’ve known for a while now that Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have a definitive end point in mind for their acclaimed adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, with talk of the show running to eight seasons in total. However, in some potentially disappointing […]
Bidding war underway over live-action Pokemon movie rights
As the franchise celebrates its 20th anniversary, it looks like a live-action Pokemon movie might be about to become a reality, with THR revealing that a bidding war is underway over the rights. The site reports The Pokemon Co. has been courting Hollywood studios and a top secret auction is taking place for the rights to the franchise, with […]
The Week in Spandex – Doctor Strange, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Phase Three, Phase Four, Deadpool 2, Wolverine 3, Justice League, Batman, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Doctor Strange, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Defenders, Iron Fist, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers: Ultron Revolution, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men: Apocalypse, Wolverine 3, Deadpool 2, […]
James Wan wants to “completely blow people’s expectations away” with Aquaman
During an interview with MTV News, director James Wan has been discussing the task he faces altering people’s perceptions of Aquaman – a character who has come in for plenty of ridicule over the years – with his 2018 entry into the DC Extended Universe. “As we all know, Aquaman is somewhat the butt of […]
Kevin Feige teases a “very different” Phase Four for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
With Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe set to get underway with the release of Captain America: Civil War, Marvel has laid out its plans for the next three years, announcing a slate of films that takes us through to 2019’s Avengers: Infinity War – Part 2 and Inhumans. There is however an air […]
Jackie Earle Haley joins The Dark Tower and The Tick
With production Sony and Media Rights Capital’s The Dark Tower adaptation now underway, it has been announced that Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen) has signed on to play the character of Richard Sayre in the Stephen King adaptation. Sayre did not appear until the fifth book of King’s series, Wolves of the Calla, which confirms that […]
Two new additions to the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming
Following this week’s title and logo reveal, Sony and Marvel have added two new names to the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming, with Tony Revolori (The Grand Budapest Hotel) and Laura Harrier (One Life to Live) signing on to the reboot in as-yet-unrevealed roles. Deadline reports that Harrier’s part is “significant”, while Revolori is expected to […]
Daredevil showrunners take the reins of The Defenders
Marvel has announced that Douglas Petrie and Marco Ramirez are set to follow up their work on Daredevil season two by returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to serve as showrunners on Netflix’s The Defenders. Fellow Daredevil alum Drew Goddard will also serve as executive producer. “We’re incredibly excited to be able to bring our […]
The original cut of Batman v Superman was almost 4 hours long
During an interview with Pro Video Coalition, editor David Brenner has been discussing his work on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, revealing that the original cut of the movie ran close to a staggering four hours. “Batman v Superman was a unique challenge in that we had not one but two protagonists, each with an […]
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hits $800 million worldwide
While it may not have been the box office juggernaut that many – myself included – predicted, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has reached another box office milestone this week, with the Zack Snyder-helmed DC epic hitting $800 million at the global box office. Dawn of Justice has grossed $301.2 million domestically, and a […]
