During an interview on The Rich Eisen Show, Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston has admitted that he’d jump at the chance of reprising the role of Walter White in the spinoff series Better Call Saul, should the opportunity present itself. “I owe Vince Gilligan so much,” said Cranston. “He was my champion to get this […]
Scarlett Johansson becomes highest-grossing actress of all time
Thanks in no small part to her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Scarlett Johansson has become the highest-grossing actress of all time at the domestic box office, with her films having earned a whopping $3.333 billion in receipts. In terms of males and females, Johansson is the tenth-highest grossing star in […]
Simon Kinberg teases more live-action movie tie-ins for Star Wars Rebels season 3
During an interview with Moviefone, Star Wars Rebels executive producer Simon Kinberg has been discussing the animated show’s integration into the wider Star Wars universe, as well as teasing the possibility of further tie-ins to future movies. “I’m very excited,” said Kinberg. “I think part of the fun of the way they’re building the universe is […]
The Week in Spandex – Batman v Superman Ultimate Edition reviewed, Justice League concept art, Spider-Man: Homecoming set photos, Fox and Marvel crossover rumours and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Batmam v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Batgirl, Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Powerless, Teen Titans Go!, Gotha, Supergirl, The LEGO Batman Movie, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes […]
Marvel assembles the U.S. Avengers
Marvel has announced that a new team of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is set to assemble this December courtesy of Al Ewing and Paco Medina with the launch of the new ongoing series U.S. Avengers. The security of the Marvel Universe is fractured. The world’s first line of defense, S.H.I.E.L.D., can no longer be trusted. The […]
Cliff Martinez to score Wolverine 3
It looks like 20th Century Fox and director James Mangold have found a composer for Wolverine 3, with Film Music Reporter revealing that Cliff Martinez has signed on to score Hugh Jackman’s X-Men swansong. Martinez’s previous credits include the likes of Spring Breakers, Drive and Only God Forgives, as well as The Neon Demon, which […]
Anna Kendrick would like to play Squirrel Girl in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
During an interview with Net-A-Porter, Anna Kendrick was asked whether she has any interest in portraying a superhero role (a compulsory question when interviewing anyone yet to be cast in a Marvel or DC blockbuster), with the actress offering up a rather interesting response. “My brother sent me a Squirrel Girl comic because he thinks I […]
Scott Eastwood being eyed for key role in Pacific Rim 2
According to Deadline, actor Scott Eastwood may be joining the cast of yet another high-profile upcoming release, as Legendary Pictures is reportedly targeting him for the sequel to Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 film Pacific Rim, Pacific Rim: Maelstrom. While his character details are unknown, he will be playing a “key role” alongside Star Wars: The Force […]
Concept artist Iain McCaig says Han Solo spinoff is “by far the best Star Wars script”
During an appearance at an Art and Industry of Imagination conference in New Zealand, Lucasfilm concept artist Iain McCaig spoke briefly about the script for the upcoming young Han Solo movie, and was full of praise for the Star Wars Anthology project. “[It’s] by far the best Star Wars script, and one of the best […]
Game of Thrones showrunners confirm end point, season 7 directors revealed
Following the epic season six finale of Game of Thrones [read our review here], it looks like the end point is firmly in sight for HBO’s acclaimed fantasy series, with showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss confirming to Deadline that the plan is to wrap things up with two final shortened seasons… and possibly just […]
