War is coming to the Planet of the Apes franchise this coming summer – quite literally – as 20th Century Fox unleashes the third instalment of its rebooted series, War for the Planet of the Apes. The film sees Andy Serkis reprising the role of Caesar as he leads the apes into an all-out battle […]
The Week in Spandex – Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer, Ryan Reynolds and Tim Miller on Deadpool 2, Justice League 2 makes way for The Batman, DC and Star Wars mash-up and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Spider-Man: Homecoming, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Doctor Strange, Agents of S.H.I.E.LD., The Defenders, Iron Fist, The Inhumans, Luke Cage, Logan, New Mutants, Deadpool 2, Legion, Suicide Squad, Justice League 2, The Batman, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Powerless, The LEGO […]
Can Superhero Movies Be More Than Superhero Movies?
Henry Bevan on whether superhero movies can be more than just superhero movies… When the Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer superhero landed on the web, it seemed Marvel had delivered their promise to make this Spidey flick a teen movie. Until the Vulture appeared and it swerved into the required superhero CGI action. The difference was — […]
Cameras will roll on new X-Men film in May 2017, will likely be New Mutants
According to a new report from Le Journal de Montréal (via Screen Rant), the next X-Men movie will begin shooting sooner than expected. In a statement to the French-language news outlet, president of MELS Studios, Michel Trudel, confirmed that 20th Century Fox has set up production offices at the Montreal studio and will begin constructing sets in January for […]
Original Trilogy Characters We Could See In Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Gary Collinson looks at some Original Trilogy characters we could see in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story… In a week’s time, director Gareth Edwards will take us back to the galaxy far, far away with the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the hotly-anticipated first Anthology movie from Disney and Lucasfilm. And […]
Rumour: Major Original Trilogy cameos for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story reportedly revealed
Just yesterday I wrote an article discussing which Original Trilogy characters could potentially appear in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story [read it here], and now a rumour is circulating which suggests that Darth Vader, Mon Mothma and Bail Organa won’t be the only familiar faces in the hotly-anticipated Anthology movie. Now, the rumour comes from Reddit, […]
George Lucas has seen Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and “really liked the movie”
We’re less than a fortnight away from the next instalment of the Star Wars saga, and it seems that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story already has its first positive review – from Star Wars creator George Lucas, no less! Speaking during a Lucasfilm press conference for the movie, director Gareth Edwards revealed that Lucas […]
The Week in Spandex – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok poster, DCEU casting rumours, Marion Cotillard on Dark Knight Rises death, Spawn update and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Doctor Strange, Iron Man, The Inhumans, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Defenders, Logan, Aquaman, Birds of Prey, The Batman, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, The Dark Knight Rises, Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends […]
Ben Affleck confirms that The Batman will start shooting in the spring
Over the past few months we’ve heard conflicting reports as to the status of The Batman, with Warner Bros. seemingly keen to fast track the project through production, and director, co-writer and star Ben Affleck suggesting he’s not yet ready to move forward with the movie. Just yesterday we brought you some comments from Affleck, […]
David Ayer to direct Harley Quinn spinoff movie Gotham City Sirens
For months we’ve been hearing about a Margot Robbie-produced Suicide Squad spinoff film centering on or at least featuring Harley Quinn, but didn’t have any concrete details… until now! According to THR, Robbie isn’t the only Suicide Squad alum to board the project, as David Ayer has signed on to direct what is now being called an “all-female DC […]
