With the second season of Daredevil now on Netflix, attention is starting to shift to the streaming services third Marvel show Luke Cage. We’ve already seen the official logo and the first teaser trailer, and now we have details on who directed the first two episodes, with Paul McGuigan making the announcement on Twitter… @empiremagazine @LukeCage …don't […]
Harrison Ford discusses the fate of Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Warning: Spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens follow… Unless you’ve been living out on Dagobah since December, I’m sure you’re well aware that Harrison Ford finally got his pre-Return of the Jedi wish this December, with his beloved character Han Solo being killed off in Star Wars: The Force Awakens after his climactic confrontation […]
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice tracking $350 million global opening
Almost three years after it was first announced at Comic-Con, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is finally set to arrive in cinemas this Friday, and as expected, the film looks set to make a big impact at the worldwide box office. According to the latest tracking from Deadline, the DC Extended Universe superhero epic […]
Tropic Thunder screenwriter to pen Cannonball Run revival
Deadline is reporting that Warner Bros. has snapped up the rights to the Cannonball Run franchise, tapping Tropic Thunder and Men in Black 3 screenwriter Etan Cohen to pen a new film, which is being described as a “relaunch” rather than a “remake”. Revolving around a cross-country race, the first film was released by Fox in 1981 and […]
Zack Snyder explains why he didn’t cast Grant Gustin as The Flash in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
When Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice arrives in cinemas this week, it won’t just be the Trinity assembling on the big screen. The movie is also set to feature cameo appearances from Justice League members Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash. Somewhat disappointingly for fans of The CW’s hit superhero show, it won’t be Grant […]
Marvel announces Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man limited series
As well as swinging his way into Captain America: Civil War, Spidey is set to feature in this summer’s big comic book event Civil War II, with Marvel announcing a four-issue limited series Civil War II: Amazing Spider-Man from writer Christos Gage and artist Travel Foreman. “[Peter] isn’t about to pick a side until he […]
Daisy Ridley confirms Tomb Raider talks
Earlier this month it was reported that Star Wars: The Force Awakens star Daisy Ridley is wanted for the role of Lara Croft in the long-gestating Tomb Raider reboot, and now the actress has confirmed that she has had talks about portraying the iconic video game character. “There have been conversations,” Ridley told THR at the […]
The Walking Dead season 6 finale extended to 90 minutes
AMC has announced that, much like last year, the upcoming season six finale of The Walking Dead has been extended to 90 minutes. The hotly-anticipated finale is expected to see the introduction of the comic book villain Negan, who will be played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. It’s also expected that said introduction will mean we’ll […]
Producer Charles Roven says Suicide Squad and future DC movies will likely remain PG-13
Since Warner Bros. announced an R-rated extended cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, there’s been speculation as to whether the studio’s next DC movie Suicide Squad could embrace that rating for its theatrical release. Charles Roven has already stated that the supervillain ensemble is aiming for PG-13, and now the producer has reaffirmed […]
Stan Lee on his favourite and least favourite Marvel cameos
During an appearance at the Silicon Valley Comic Con this past weekend, comic book legend Stan Lee discussed his customary Marvel movie cameos, picking out last year’s Avengers: Age of Ultron as his personal favourite. “I loved the one that I did, I think it was in The Avengers, when I want to have a […]
