Following on from the recent release of the first teaser for Netflix’s The Punisher series starring Jon Bernthal, we now have our first look at the violent anti-hero in full costume, complete with classic white skull.First introduced in Daredevil season 2, we have not seen this costumed vigilante since he left to carve out his […]
The Joker to use the name Jack Napier in new Batman comic
Writer and artist Sean Gordon Murphy has taken to Twitter to announce that DC Comics has given him approval to use Jack Napier as the Joker’s real name in his upcoming comic book Batman: White Knight. The name Jack Napier will of course be familiar to fans of Tim Burton’s Batman, being the name of […]
The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, The Defenders, The Punisher, Justice League, Wonder Woman 2, Deadpool 2, Batman and Harley Quinn sex scene
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Silver & Black, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Defenders, The Punisher, Jessica Jones, Inhumans, Runaways, Cloak & Dagger, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Fantastic Four, The Gifted, Justice League, The Batman, […]
Patty Jenkins officially signs on to direct Wonder Woman 2
Many will not be surprised by the news, but it is now official that Patty Jenkins will return to the director’s chair for the Wonder Woman sequel, as per Variety. Gal Gadot will also reprise the role of the Amazon Princess for a December 13th, 2019 release date.Since the release of Wonder Woman earlier this summer, there’s been a […]
Patty Jenkins set for bumper payday on Wonder Woman 2
During the San Diego Comic-Con, it was officially announced that Gal Gadot will be reprising the role of the Amazon Princess in Wonder Woman 2, set for release on December 13th 2019.Absent from the original announcement was news of Patty Jenkins’ return as director, and according to Deadline, that is because the filmmaker was yet to […]
First look at Saoirse Ronan as Mary, Queen of Scots
With principal photography now underway, Focus Features has released a first look image of Saoirse Ronan in the title role in Working Title Films’ Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary, Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart. Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England […]
Obi-Wan spin off movie, Avengers: Infinity War promo art, Captain Marvel script update and more – Daily News Roundup
HELLO THEREAfter being rumoured for what feels like a decade, it was reported yesterday by The Hollywood Reporter that Disney and Lucasfilm are in talks with Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot) about helming a spin-off movie for Obi-Wan Kenobi. The site reports that talks are at the earliest of stages, and there is currently no script for […]
Marvel’s The Defenders gets another new trailer
Earlier in the week we brought you the “final” trailer for The Defenders [watch it here], and now ahead of its release tomorrow, Netflix has unveiled what we can only assume is the “final final” trailer for the Marvel team-up series. Watch it here…SEE ALSO: Charlie Cox on how The Defenders fit together as a […]
Marvel’s The Defenders Teaches Us That Less Is More
Samuel Brace on Marvel’s The Defenders…Less is more. This is never truer than when it comes to TV content. Too much of something, even a good thing, can become damaging. Netflix has unfortunately ignored or just failed to understand this concept when it comes to its Marvel properties. However, with their latest series, The Defenders, […]
George Lucas still involved in Star Wars, new Captain Marvel writer, Samuel L. Jackson offers MCU update – Daily News Roundup
LUCAS STILL INVOLVED IN STAR WARS?It has been reported many times that since George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney, the man who created Star Wars has had very little involvement in the rebooted franchise. He did offer a potential storyline for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but nothing he suggested was ever used. In a […]
