In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Deadpool, Wolverine 3, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s Most Wanted, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, The Flash, […]
Rumour: Star Wars Rebels season 3 to introduce major Expanded Universe character
Here’s some news that is bound to excite fans of the old Star Wars Expanded Universe, and in particular Timothy Zahn’s Heir to the Empire trilogy… Making Star Wars is reporting that Lucasfilm is set to bring the fan favourite Grand Admiral Thrawn into official Star Wars canon, with the character reportedly set to appear in the […]
Dominic Monaghan confirms that David Bowie auditioned for The Lord of the Rings
It’s been rumoured for years that David Bowie had auditioned for a role in Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy The Lord of the Rings, and now it has been confirmed by Dominic Monaghan, who recalled seeing the legendary musician during his own audition for the role of Merry. I was at the Hubbard’s, which is […]
Star Wars: Episode VIII script out to the cast
Last week, it was announced that Star Wars: Episode VIII has been pushed back to December 15th 2017, with rumours suggesting the delay was to allow for rewrites to the script to increase the focus on Star Wars: The Force Awakens favourites Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron and Kylo Ren. Well, those rumours were either wide […]
Movie Review – Spotlight (2015)
Spotlight, 2015. Directed by Tom McCarthy Starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schrieber, John Slattery, Brian d’Arcy James, Billy Crudup and Stanley Tucci. SYNOPSIS: The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its […]
Ewan McGregor discusses his Star Wars: The Force Awakens cameo
As well as bringing back many of our favourite characters from the Original Trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens also featured one notable Prequel Trilogy cameo, with Ewan McGregor returning to record a line of dialogue as Obi-Wan Kenobi during Rey’s (Daisy Ridley) vision sequence on Takodana. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel, McGregor spoke about his […]
Movie Review – Eddie the Eagle (2016)
Eddie the Eagle, 2016. Directed by Dexter Fletcher. Starring Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken and Tim McInnerny. SYNOPSIS: Charting the Olympic career of famous UK ski-jumper Michael “Eddie the Eagle” Edwards… Inspiration is a funny thing. Idols who achieve feats we can’t comprehend are on a different planet. Inspirations are easier to understand. We’re […]
Mark Ruffalo on the Hulk’s arc in Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Infinity War
Tension between Marvel Studios and Universal Pictures may be preventing a solo Hulk movie from happening any time soon, but we will be seeing plenty of the Jade Giant in Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Mark Ruffalo set to appear in Thor: Ragnarok, as well as the two-part Avengers: Infinity War. Speaking […]
Taika Waititi wants to inject his style of humour into Thor: Ragnarok
Back in October, it was announced that What We Do in the Shadows director Taika Waititi is set bring his talents to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, helming the God of Thunder’s third solo outing, Thor: Ragnarok. Speaking to Collider at Sundance where he’s promoting his new film Hunt for the Wilderpeople, the New Zealand filmmaker […]
T.J. Miller confirms director’s cut for Deadpool, will be “even more raw”
20th Century Fox made a lot of fans happy when it granted permission for director Tim Miller and star Ryan Reynolds to go all out with an R-rated cut of Deadpool, and last night during a special screening of the movie in London, T.J. Miller revealed that the X-Men spin-off will receive a director’s cut which […]
