It looks like Marvel’s big Secret Wars event will retcon – in the confines of Battleworld, at least – one of the most controversial Spider-Man storylines of all time in 2007’s One More Day, with a new tie-in entitled Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows which will bring back Peter Parker’s marriage and child with Mary […]
Cameron Monaghan on playing ‘The Joker’ in Gotham
In its sixteenth episode ‘The Blind Fortune Teller’ [read our review here], Gotham took what is presumed to be the first step in exploring the origins of The Joker as Cameron Monaghan took on the role of ‘Jerome’ in the Batman prequel series, and now the young actor has been speaking about portraying the potential […]
Paul Feig undecided about using the Ghostbusters theme in his reboot
It’s fair to say that Paul Feig’s upcoming female-led Ghostbusters reboot hasn’t got off to the best of starts, with many fans disappointed in the cast that the Bridesmaids director has assembled for the film. And now comes more talk that’s likely to cause some unrest amongst the fanbase, with the director revealing that he’s […]
Jessica Brown Findlay joins Jack Huston in The Crow remake
Coming hot on the heels of the news that Boardwalk Empire star Jack Huston is set to take on the lead role of Eric Draven in Relativity Media’s long-gestating remake of The Crow, it is now being reported that Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey) will play his fiancee Shelly Webster. The Crow is being directed […]
More rumours about Batman’s involvement in Suicide Squad
Back in January it was reported that Ben Affleck’s Batman could make an appearance in Suicide Squad to set up a future solo movie, and now El Mayimbe of Latino-Review has posted a few more rumours regarding The Dark Knight’s involvement with Warner’s upcoming DC supervillain ensemble. The report claims that, “In the film Batman […]
Alexandre Desplat to score Star Wars: Rogue One
Last week Lucasfilm announced the title of Gareth Edwards’ upcoming Star Wars movie to be Star Wars: Rogue One, and it seems that the first standalone Star Wars film will also be the first not to include music by John Williams, as Alexandre Desplat has revealed that he’s signed on to compose the score. The […]
IDW’s Orphan Black #1 leads bestselling comics and graphic novels of February 2015
Diamond Comic Distributors has released details of the bestselling comics and graphic novels of February 2015, with IDW taking top spot in the comic book category with Orphan Black #1, which arrived in stores ahead of the third season premiere of the hit BBC America series and was penned by co-creator John Fawcett. Marvel had […]
Marvel launching X-Men ’92 Infinite Comics series as part of Secret Wars
Marvel has announced that X-Men ’92 will be launching as part of this summer’s big Secret Wars event, with the classic 90s animated X-Men series serving as the basis for a new Infinite Comics series… “For many of us, animated series based on the Marvel characters, with their exciting and accessible stories, provided a fresh […]
Jack Huston confirmed for lead role in The Crow remake
Last month it was reported that Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire) had emerged as the frontrunner to replace the departed Luke Evans as Eric Draven in Relativity Media’s remake of The Crow, and now it seems we have confirmation of Huston’s casting. Dread Central caught up with James O’Barr, creator of The Crow, at the Lexington […]
Eddie Murphy and Kate Hudson join Richard Pryor biopic
Entertainment Tonight has revealed that Eddie Murphy and Kate Hudson are in talks to join The Weinstein Company’s upcoming biopic of legendary comedian Richard Pryor. According to the report, Murphy has been tapped to portray Pryor’s father LeRoy, an alcohol former boxer and hustler, while Hudson is being eyed to play his fourth (and seventh) […]