Anghus Houvouras on why television is the superior medium for comic book characters… You hear it all the time: television has become a more interesting medium than the movies. It’s one of those trendy uber-hip things to say when you want to engage in a straw man argument over the superior art form. As I […]
Daredevil season 2 will feature a scene like the hallway fight, but “on crack”
Marvel’s Daredevil drew praise from critics for a number of reasons when it premiered on Netflix last April, but one aspect of the show that nearly all viewers singled out was its extremely well-choreographed fight scenes; in particular, the hallway fight scene, from the show’s second episode “Cut Man,” was hailed as one of the best television […]
Frank Langella set for return to FX’s The Americans
FX’s hit show The Americans goes from strength to strength, having recently been picked up for a fourth season, and now it has been announced that Frank Langella is set to return to the show as Gabriel, the KGB handler for main protagonists Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth (Keri Russell). Executive producers Joel Fields and […]
ABC gives pilot order to Mockingbird TV series Marvel’s Most Wanted
Back in May it was reported that ABC had scrapped its plans for a spinoff to Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. that would centre around the characters of Mockingird (Adrianne Palicki) and Lance Hunter (Nick Blood). However, it seems the network has had a change of heart, as Variety has revealed that a pilot order has […]
Court of Owls confirmed for Gotham
With the start of Gotham’s second season and the Rise of the Villains subtitle, speculation is rife over what other villains from Batman’s large rogues gallery will be introduced throughout the season. Cameron Monaghan’s Jerome, the character who could become The Joker, has already been given a larger role and Tigress made her introduction in […]
Netflix renews Orange Is the New Black for three more seasons
With season four of Orange is the New Black just around the corner (well, July), Netflix have given fans some good news in that the show will be on the streaming service for another three seasons. Here’s the press release: (Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, Calif.) – February 5, 2016 – Netflix and Lionsgate (NYSE: […]
Five of the best throwdowns in Netflix’s Daredevil
Cherokee Seebalack with five of the best throwdowns in Netflix’s Daredevil… There’s one more person you need to be thanking for the awesomeness that is Netflix’s Daredevil and that’s Philip J. Silvera. All the bad-assery that you got in the first season? Silvera’s the guy who brought it to you. As the fight and stunt […]
The Evolution of Daredevil’s Costume
Luke Owen looks back at the evolution of Daredevil’s costume… Ahead of The Man Without Fear making his re-debut on TV/laptop screens this Friday with Netflix’s Daredevil, there has been a lot of talk about his costume. Many were surprised when they revealed they would start things off with the Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.’s […]
Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 4 Review – ‘6,741’
Ricky Church reviews the fourth episode of Person of Interest season five… It was an event we were all waiting for: Sarah Shahi’s return as Sameen Shaw in Person of Interest finally happened. Shahi, who left last year due to pregnancy and maternity leave, filled a small void that had been left in her absence, […]
CBS cancels Rush Hour after one season
CBS has announced that it has cancelled Rush Hour, the TV adaptation of the hit action-comedy franchise, which will come to an end this month after just one season. Developed by Blake McCormick and Bill Lawrence, Rush Hour starred Justin Hires and Jon Foo in the roles of Detectives Carter and Lee, played by Chris Tucker […]
