2017 was a mixed bag for the DC Extended Universe. After the critical highs and commercial success of Wonder Woman, the DCEU almost derailed itself later in the year with Justice League. After enduring a troubled production, the superhero team-up underperformed at the box office and led to a major behind-the-scenes shake-up and refocussing at […]
Over 45 million people watched Netflix’s Bird Box in its first week
While Netflix is usually super-secretive with regards to viewing figures, the streaming service has made the unusual step of revealing the numbers for its Sandra Bullock-headlined post-apocalyptic thriller Bird Box, announcing that the film has attracted over 45 million viewers in its first seven days – the highest ever for any original Netflix film. SEE […]
First look at Guillermo del Toro-produced Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Fandango has unveiled a first look photo from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, director Andre Ovredal (The Autopsy of Jane Doe) and producer Guillermo del Toro’s (The Shape of Water) adaptation of Alvin Schwartz’s book trilogy, which follows a group of young teens who must solve the mystery surrounding sudden and macabre deaths in their […]
2018 to set new worldwide box office record with $41.7 billion
After topping $40 billion for the first time in history last year, Deadline is reporting that 2018 will set a new worldwide box office record with $41.7 billion. The twelve month total is a 2.7% increase on 2017’s $40.6 billion, with $11.9 billion coming from North America (a 7% increase on 2017) and $29.8 billion […]
Jason Momoa’s Aquaman joins The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
After making a huge splash this month in cinemas around the world with the DC blockbuster Aquaman, Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry is set for a quick return to the big screen, albeit in minifigure form, with the newly-crowned King of Atlantis set to feature in Warner Bros.’ animated sequel The LEGO Movie 2: The Second […]
Marvel’s The War of the Realms gets a trailer
With The War of the Realms set to erupt this coming April, Marvel has unveiled a trailer for the upcoming crossover event featuring writer Jason Aaron and editor Wil Moss, as well as the cover to the first issue above, from artist Arthur Adams. “The story really begins when that war that’s been brewing for […]
Marvel prepares for The War of the Realms with four lead-in titles
The War of the Realms is coming, but before the award-winning creative team of Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman and Matthew Wilson ushers in this epic event, Marvel is set to release four lead-in titles in Avengers #16, Avengers #17, Asgardians of the Galaxy #7 and Thor #11. Check out the cover artwork here… Join the […]
Marvel’s War of the Realms is coming this April
This April, the war that has exploded across the Ten Realms finally blasts into the last realm standing – ours – as the creative team of Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman and Matthew Wilson usher in Marvel’s latest epic event The War of the Realms. “I have been building towards War of the Realms for the […]
Jude Law’s Captain Marvel character may have been revealed on new promo poster
When it was first announced that Jude Law had been cast in Captain Marvel, reports stated that the British actor would be portraying the character of Mar-Vell, the original Captain Marvel, and mentor to Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers. Law’s role was never confirmed by Marvel (the actor refused to confirm or deny the report himself), […]
Marvel’s Kevin Feige updates on Disney’s Fox takeover
Late last year, it was announced that The Walt Disney Company was seeking to acquire 20th Century Fox’s film and TV assets, in a deal that will have huge ramifications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, allowing Marvel Studios to bring characters from the X-Men and Fantastic Four worlds into the fold. Despite a late effort […]
