While Wonder Woman has received near universal praise, Warner Bros.’ female-led superhero blockbuster has attracted a handful of critics – most notably filmmaker James Cameron, who back in August criticised the film as a “step backwards for the portrayal of women in movies. At the time, Wonder Woman helmer Patty Jenkins posted a measured response […]
Keith David joins the cast of Marvel’s New Warriors
Marvel has announced that Keith David has become the latest addition to the cast of Freeform’s New Warriors, where he’ll play Ernest Vigman, a “caustic municipal employee” whose personality clashes with the hopeful energy of the team of superheroes. David joins a cast that includes Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us) as Squirrel Girl, Derek Theler (Baby […]
Titan celebrates 30 years of Tank Girl with The Wonderful World of Tank Girl
Titan Comics has announced that it is set to celebrate next year’s 30th anniversary of Tank Girl with the brand new series The Wonderful World of Tank Girl – the first of four brand-new, epic, stand-alone adventures! The first adventure, entitled “Tank Girl Strikes Again” is written by Alan Martin (Tank Girl co-creator) with art […]
Disney releases new Star Wars: Forces of Destiny trailer
Earlier this year Disney and Lucasfilm unveiled a series of animated shorts entitled Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, detailing the exploits of the female heroes of the galaxy far, far away, including Rey, Leia Organa, Ahsoka Tano, Padme Amidala, Sabine Wren and Jyn Erso [watch them here]. In October, Disney Channel will air the shorts […]
The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok reviewed, The Punisher premiere date, Justice League promotional blitz, New Mutants trilogy plans, MCU and DCEU updates
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, The Punisher, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Inhumans, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The New Mutants, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Gambit, The Gifted, Venom, Justice League, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Suicide […]
Black Panther action scenes described as a mix between Creed and Kingsman
As we await the release of a new trailer for next year’s Black Panther, Marvel decided to showcase some footage from the Ryan Coogler-directed solo movie at a recent convention, and according to Jason Johnson of The Root (via MCU News & Tweets), the action scenes on display were very impressive indeed. “The action is […]
Rick Famuyiwa in talks to direct graphic novel adaptation Son of Shaolin
After stepping away from the director’s chair on Warner Bros.’ The Flash, Dope helmer Rick Famuyiwa looks set to turn his attention to another comic book movie, with Deadline reporting that he is in negotiations to direct an adaptation of the Image graphic novel Son of Shaolin. The contemporary kung fu story was created by […]
The Hunger Games screenwriter polishing Terminator 6 script
With filming on the sixth instalment in the Terminator franchise slated to get underway in March, Variety is reporting that Billy Ray (The Hunger Games, Captain Phillips) has been brought in to polish the script. The as-yet-untitled Terminator sequel/reboot is based on an idea from producer James Cameron, director Tim Miller and Skydance founder David […]
Fede Alvarez, Jason Eisener and Simon Barrett developing techno thriller
THR is reporting that Fede Alvarez’s (Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe) new genre production company Bad Hombre has announced its first project, an as-yet-untitled techno thriller. Plot details on the film are being kept under wraps, but we do know that it has been scripted by Simon Barrett (The Guest, Blair Witch) and will be directed […]
The Defenders is Netflix’s least-watched Marvel series in its first month
After more than two years of build, Netflix brought its four street-level Marvel heroes together last month as the streaming service assembled Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones, Mike Colter’s Luke Cage and Finn Jones’ Iron Fist for The Defenders. While Marvel and Netflix were surely hoping this would be their small screen version […]
