Having allegedly met with over 65 candidates, it was reported last month that Marvel Studios had narrowed its director shortlist for the planned Black Widow movie to three candidates in Cate Shortland (Berlin Syndrome), Amma Assante (Belle) and Maggie Betts (Novitiate). Well, it seems we may be able to add a fourth name to that list now, […]
The Wasp joins the fight in Marvel Contest of Champions
With Ant-Man and the Wasp arriving in North American theaters, Kabam has announced that Hope Van Dyne – a.k.a. The Wasp – is now available to players of Marvel Contest of Champions. Check out The Wasp’s special moves video, bio and stats and abilities here… SEE ALSO: Read our ★★★★ review of Ant-Man and the Wasp here […]
Fire Pro Wrestling World trailer showcases NJPW stars
The classic wrestling video game series Fire Pro Wrestling is set to return this August with the PlayStation 4 release of Fire Pro Wrestling World, and a new ‘Overview’ trailer has arrived online which showcases the game’s in depth customisation options, as well as the inclusion of New Japan Pro Wrestling’s roster of stars. Check […]
Supporting cast announced for Ricky Gervais’ After Life Netflix series
Back in May it was revealed that Netflix has ordered the half-hour comedy series After Life from creator, director and star Ricky Gervais, and now the streaming service has announced the supporting cast. Set to feature alongside Gervais in the six-episode series are Penelope Wilton (Doctor Who), David Bradley (Game of Thrones), Ashley Jensen (Extras), Tony Way (Edge of […]
Marvel Comics announces San Diego Comic-Con schedule
With the San Diego Comic-Con fast approaching, Marvel has announced its various comic book panels for the convention; check out the full schedule here… MARVEL: Making Comics the Marvel Way Thursday 7/19/18, 12:00pm-1:00pm Room 25ABC Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski and Talent Scout Rickey Purdin join a multitude of Mighty Marvel Guests to take you behind-the-scenes and show you how a […]
Anime rom-com The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl gets a U.S. trailer
GKIDS and Fathom Events have announced that they are bringing director Masaaki Yuasa’s (Lu Over the Wall) anime feature The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl is coming to U.S. theaters for two nights on August 21st and August 22nd. Watch the U.S. trailer here… SEE ALSO: Read our review of The Night Is Short, Walk […]
Kick-Ass: The New Girl Vol. 1 set for release in September
Image Comics has announced the upcoming release of Kick-Ass: The New Girl Vol. 1, a trade paperback collecting issues #1 to #6 of the new Kick-Ass story arc from Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. In KICK-ASS: THE NEW GIRL, VOL. 1, Kick-Ass returns readier than ever to wipe out the city’s criminal lowlives, destroy […]
Archie’s historic crossover concludes in early preview of Superteens vs Crusaders #2
Archie’s historic two-issue crossover series Archie’s Superteens vs Crusaders concludes this month with the release of the second issue, and we’ve got an early first-look preview for you here… Archie Comics’ two superhero teams THE SUPERTEENS and THE MIGHTY CRUSADERS face off against the evil Dr. Zardox in the conclusion to this epic two-issue crossover […]
Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp tracking $155 million worldwide opening
The latest chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe begins its global roll out this week as Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp arrives in North America, along with around half of the international markets. Deadline is reporting that the Peyton Reed-directed sequel is expected to gross around $155 million worldwide this weekend, with a domestic haul […]
Scarlett Johansson responds to backlash over transgender role in Rub & Tug
Scarlett Johansson has responded to criticism over her casting as Pittsburgh crime boss Dante “Tex” Gill in Rub & Tug, a new film from her Ghost in the Shell director Rupert Sanders. Gill was born Jean Gill, but identified as a man and ran an empire of illegal massage parlours during the 1970s, as well as […]
