In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Superman Lives, Suicide Squad, Justice League Dark, Hellboy III, Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, Supergirl, Gotham, Vixen, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Blackbirds, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Doctor Strange, Thor: Ragnarok, […]
Watch test footage of Nicolas Cage in the Superman suit from Superman Lives
Thanks to the Los Angeles Times, we’ve got a look at Nicolas Cage trying out the Superman suit from Tim Burton’s infamous – and ultimate aborted – 90s project Superman Lives, which comes courtesy of Jon Schnepp’s documentary The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?. Enjoy… SEE ALSO: New images and clip from The Death […]
Interesting Times in the TV Industry
Daniel J. Harris on changing times in the TV industry… It seems that times are changing in TV land with two different articles this week pointing out the potential for major shake ups in both the BBC and Channel 4. But, what does this mean for the next generation of film and programme makers? The […]
Ava DuVernay will not direct Black Panther
Last month, it was rumoured that Ava DuVernay had signed on to direct Marvel’s Phase Three franchise launcher Black Panther, but it seems the report jumped the gun as the Selma director has revealed to Essence that she’s no longer in contention for the film. “I’m not signing on to direct Black Panther. I think […]
Ben Affleck on his initial reaction to being offered Batman, and the difference between DC and Marvel movies
Yesterday Entertainment Weekly unloaded a batch of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice images as part of its Comic-Con issue, giving us a peek at the hotly-anticipated DC movie ahead of next week’s SDCC panel [check them out here, here and here]. Well, now they’ve posted some comments from The Dark Knight himself Ben Affleck, […]
Batman, The Joker and Harley Quinn featured on Alex Ross’ new painting ‘Mind If I Cut In?’
Celebrated artist Alex Ross has revealed a new painting entitled ‘Mind If I Cut In’, which follows his ‘Tango with Evil’ artwork from the cover of 199#’s Batman: Harley Quinn and sees The Dark Knight interrupting The Joker and Harley Quinn’s dance… Ross is set to offer the painting among the exclusives at his booth […]
Dark Circle announces new superhero series The Web
Archie’s superhero imprint Dark Circle Comics has announced that it is adding a new title to its lineup, with bestselling novelist Dave White (Jackson Donne series of novels) and artist Syzmon Kudranski (Batman: The Dark Knight) teaming up for The Web. The Web revolves around Jane Raymond, a 14-year-old high-schooler in suburban New Jersey who […]
Official synopsis for Marvel’s Star Wars: Journey to The Force Awakens – Shattered Empire
Marvel Comics has released an official synopsis for its upcoming limited series Star Wars: Journey to The Force Awakens – Shattered Empire, which is set to bridge the gap between Return of the Jedi and December’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Emperor Palpatine’s twenty-year reign of terror came to an abrupt and fiery end in […]
Marvel announces Thanos: The Infinity Finale original graphic novel from Jim Starlin and Ron Lim
Marvel has announced that Jim Starlin and Ron Lim are to reunite for the original graphic novel Thanos: The Infinity Finale, the third and final instalment in their trilogy of OGNs focussing on the Mad Titan. “I always thought him a great and bizarre villain and wanted to up his game and the stakes he […]
Megalyn Echikunwoke to voice Vixen in The CW’s animated series
Vixen Varisty is reporting that Megalyn Echikunwoke (The 4400, CSI: Miami) is set to voice the title character of Mari MacCabe in CW Seed’s upcoming animated series Vixen, which takes place the same universe as The CW’s other DC superhero shows Arrow and The Flash. Earlier this week, it was announced that fans attending SDCC […]
