In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Inhumans, The Defenders, Jessica Jones, Ms. Marvel, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Doctor Doom, The Gifted, Justice League, Wonder Woman, Flashpoint, The Batman, Nightwing, Suicide […]
Ralph Macchio and William Zabka returning for Karate Kid sequel series Cobra Kai
Ralph Macchio is set to reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso for a new Karate Kid series entitled Cobra Kai, which has received a ten-episode straight-to-series order from YouTube Red. A half hour comedy series, Cobra Kai will also see William Zabka back as Daniel-san’s nemesis Johnny Lawrence. The plot will pick up thirty years […]
Nightwing director explains why the film wasn’t part of Warner’s DC slate at Comic-Con
During the San Diego Comic-Con last month, Warner Bros. unveiled its next slate of DC Extended Universe movies, although there were several notable omissions, including the long-rumoured Man of Steel 2, Cyborg, Gotham City Sirens and Nightwing. Director David Ayer has already debunked rumours that he’s off Gotham City Sirens, and now Nightwing helmer Chris […]
Spider-Man: Homecoming gets an illustrated poster for its Japanese release
With Spider-Man: Homecoming set to swing into Japanese cinemas next week, a new poster has arrived online for the Sony and Marvel blockbuster from celebrated manga artist Yusuke Murata; take a look below… SEE ALSO: Spider-Man: Homecoming Blu-ray steelbook artwork revealed SEE ALSO: Tom Holland responds to Kirsten Dunst’s Spider-Man: Homecoming criticism A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man […]
Voltron and Ship in a Bottle LEGO Ideas sets officially announced
The LEGO Group has announced the winners of the LEGO Ideas Third 2016 Review stage, with JakeSadovich77’s Ship in a Bottle, The Flagship Leviathan and len_d699’s Voltron – Defender of the Universe both selected to be made into official LEGO sets. Here’s the video from LEGO announcing the results… SEE ALSO: Follow all of our LEGO coverage here Development […]
Arrow producers already have a story for season 7
We’re still a couple of months away from the start of the sixth season of Arrow on The CW, but speaking to Slash Film at the Television Critics Association summer press tour, executive producer Marc Guggenheim has revealed that plans are already underway for season seven. “We’ve already started talking about ooh, we have a […]
Horror film Clowntergeist gets a new trailer
Ahead of its release next month, a new trailer has arrived online for writer-director Aaron Mirtes’ upcoming horror Clowntergeist which stars Brittany Belland, Monica Baker, Tom Seidman, Burt Culver, and Eric Corbin; check it out below after the official synopsis… Emma, a college student with a crippling fear of clowns, must come face to face with her […]
Marvel Contest of Champions welcomes Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus and the Stark-Enhanced Spider-Man
In addition to the Stark-Enhanced Spider-Man suit from Spider-Man: Homecoming, Marvel Contest of Champions is adding two of the wall-crawler’s most iconic foes this month in Green Goblin (available now) and Doctor Octopus (available August 17th). Cunning businessman Norman Osborn was rarely satisfied with the success lawful ventures provided. Intending to gain the strength to […]
Prime 1 Studio’s Batman XE Batman: Arkham Origins collectible statue available to pre-order now
Sideshow has revealed Prime 1 Studio’s upcoming Batman Extreme Environment Suit statue from Batman: Arkham Origins. The collectible is limited to 500 pieces and is available to pre-order now, priced at $1,249.99; take a look at the official promotional images here… SEE ALSO: Pre-order via Sideshow Collectibles Sideshow and Prime 1 Studio are proud to present […]
Same Kind of Different As Me gets a new poster and trailer
A new trailer and poster have been released for the upcoming drama Same Kind of Different As Me. Directed by Michael Carney, the film is based on Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Together by Ron Hall, Denver Moore and Lynn […]