AMC is teaming up with filmmaker James Cameron to explore the evolution of sci-fi in a six-part documentary series, tentatively titled James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction, which THR reports will “delve into sci-fi’s origins as a small genre with a cult and developing to the blockbuster pop-culture phenomenon it is today.” “When I was […]
The Defenders showrunner on bringing Marvel’s heroes together
As Entertainment Weekly continues its preview of Netflix’s big Marvel team-up The Defenders, the outlet has been speaking to showrunner Marco Ramirez about the crossover series, and the challenges of combining the separate Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist shows to deliver one cohesive tone. “It’s ultimately a story about a family of orphans who […]
Girl Meets World could get a fourth season on another platform
Fans of the Boy Meets World sequel series Girl Meets World were left disappointed this past week when it was announced that The Disney Channel had axed the show after three seasons. However, we may not have seen the last of Riley Matthews and company just yet, as showrunner Michael Jacobs has told The Wrap […]
Why I prefer my Batman with a working libido
Anghus Houvouras on Batman and his libido… Batman is the most awesome comic book hero. I really don’t think that requires any discussion. I’m sure there are those out there that could make a strong argument in favor of Superman or Spider-Man, but for the majority of the geek community Batman is the ultimate embodiment […]
American Horror Story renewed for eighth and ninth seasons, first casting on season 7 announced
FX has announced that it has renewed American Horror Story for an eighth and ninth season, with the hit anthology show set to run through to 2019, making it the network’s longest-running dramatic series. “We know explicitly what next season is about, which is seven, but we don’t know what the eighth and ninth seasons are […]
J.J. Abrams says he’s moving away from sequels and reboots to original ideas
With a C.V. that includes the likes of Mission: Impossible III, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, J.J. Abrams has amassed quite the reputation for his franchise work. However, it seems he’s grown a little tired of working on sequels and remakes, and is now looking to focus on […]
Thomas Lennon to play Leo Getz in Lethal Weapon TV series
It looks like Leo Getz is going to be annoying Riggs and Murtaugh once again, with Entertainment Weekly reporting that Thomas Lennon (The Odd Couple) has signed on to guest star as the character in the February 15th episode. Leo Getz was played by Joe Pesci in the Lethal Weapon films, making his debut in the […]
Brian Grazer says Arrested Development season 5 “should be happening soon”
Back in the summer of 2015, executive producer Brian Grazer announced that Netflix had given the green light to a fifth season of Arrested Development, which he expected to hit the streaming service some time last year. Obviously that didn’t come off, and Grazer has now provided a new update on its status to The Wrap, revealing that […]
Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter on where we’ll find Daredevil and Jessica Jones heading into Marvel’s The Defenders
Over the past couple of days, EW has been peeling back the curtain on Netflix’s upcoming Marvel ensemble The Defenders, releasing the first official images from the team-up [see here], some behind-the-scenes photos of the cast [see here], and some brief details on Sigourney Weaver’s villain [see here]. And now we have some comments from cast members Charlie […]
The Week in Spandex – Avengers: Infinity War casting and budget, The Defenders first look, Deadpool 2 update, Justice League “a mess”, Affleck hesitating on The Batman
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Infinity War, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, The Defenders, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Runaways, Cloak and Dagger, Legion, Logan, Deadpool 2, X-Men: The New Mutants, X-Men: Supernova, The Batman, Justice League, Shazam, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Gotham City Sirens, Green […]