As it gears up to go into production this July, casting continues on the as-yet-untitled follow-up to Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece Blade Runner, with The Wrap reporting that Ana de Armas (Knock Knock) has signed on for a role in the sequel. “We think Ana is one of the most exciting, up-and-coming international actors in […]
The Week in Spandex – Civil War, Infinity War, Doctor Strange, Inhumans, X-Men: Apocalypse, Dark Phoenix, Wolverine 3, Suicide Squad, Justice League, Green Lantern Corps, Krypton and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Doctor Strange, Iron Fist, Daredevil, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers: Ultron Revolution, X-Men: Apocalypse, Wolverine 3, New Mutants, Deadpool, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Justice League, Wonder Woman, The […]
Andrew Kreisberg promises “more confident, stronger Supergirl” in season 2
Although CBS is yet to officially renew Supergirl, it is expected that the network will order a second season of its hit DC series, and producer Andrew Kreisberg has been talking to Entertainment Weekly about what we can expect from Kara going forward. “This whole season has been about her embracing being Supergirl. In a […]
Marvel responds to “whitewashing” criticism of The Ancient One in Doctor Strange
Marvel has found itself coming in for criticism recently due to the casting of Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One in Doctor Strange, with some accusing the studio of “whitewashing” the character, who is of Tibetan origin in the comic books. Tilda Swinton has already responded to the criticism, stating earlier this week that “it’s […]
Tilda Swinton addresses “whitewashing” of The Ancient One in Marvel’s Doctor Strange
Last week, Hollywood was once again accused of “whitewashing” with the release of the first image of Scarlett Johansson in the live-action Ghost in the Shell movie, but that isn’t the only movie which has come under fire lately for culturally reappropriating a character traditionally depicted as Asian. Marvel’s Doctor Strange features a bald Tilda Swinton […]
Adam Devine to take Paternity Leave for New Line Cinema
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Adam DeVine (Workaholics, Pitch Perfect) has signed on to lead New Line Cinema’s comedy Paternity Leave. The project is described as having “shades of The Hangover and Wedding Crashers” and “centers on a group of immature bachelors who stage pregnancies in order to get time off and go on an […]
DreamWorks adds to voice cast of Trolls movie
DreamWorks Animation has announced that it has expanded the cast of the upcoming Trolls movie with the addition of Zooey Deschanel (New Girl), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (How to Train Your Dragon), Jeffrey Tambor (Transparent), Christine Baranski (Into the Woods), Quvenzhané Wallis (Beasts of the Southern Wild) and John Cleese (A Fish Called Wanda). “Our cast is […]
Captain America: Civil War tracking $175 million plus domestic opening
With Captain America: Civil War set to kick off Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Variety is reporting that the latest MCU blockbuster is tracking a domestic opening of $175 million, with some analysts claiming it could go close to $200 million. “It’s tough to predict any movie getting above $200 million, but this […]
Jon M. Chu to return for Now You See Me 3
With Now You See Me 2 soon to arrive in cinemas, Lionsgate has wasted no time in preparing for the third installment, according to Variety. In what may be considered a bold move before the second film has even been released, the studio has set the sequel’s director John M. Chu (G.I. Joe: Retaliation) to return for […]
Samuel L. Jackson reveals when Nick Fury will return to Marvel films
Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury is one of most veteran members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, first appearing in 2008’s Iron Man and popping up in six other films since then. While he started off as one of the most important members of the franchise, being the lead recruiter of the Avengers, following Phase One of […]
