Martin Carr reviews the second episode of Preacher… Preacher might well turn into a landmark series for AMC. Nothing has started out with this level of confidence so early on and delivered. Between Joseph Gilgun, Ruth Negga and Dominic Cooper we have a casting call anointed from on high. Combining assurance of character, solid dialogue […]
Cinemax bringing Brian Michael Bendis’ Scarlet to the small screen
Acclaimed comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis has revealed that Cinemax is bringing Scarlet Rue to the small screen, with the network snapping up the rights to the Marvel/Icon comic book series Scarlet from Bendis and co-creator Alex Maleev. “I do a book called Scarlet which is soon to be announced also in our universe […]
Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer could appear in 24: Legacy
Despite the fact that Keifer Sutherland has previously said that 24 is “definitely over for me” and Fox has stated that his character Jack Bauer will be absent from 24: Legacy, executive producer Howard Gordon has revealed that the door is open for him to appear in the upcoming spinoff series. “I do think the […]
Kevin Smith’s Mallrats sequel is now a 10-episode TV series
Back in March of last year, Kevin Smith announced that he was developing a sequel to Mallrats, spending much of the year reassembling the cast of the 1995 cult classic (minus Ben Affleck). Since then, we’ve heard very little in the way of news on the project, with Smith diverting his attention to the upcoming Yoga […]
The Week in Spandex – DC and Marvel set for Comic-Con, Wolverine 3 set photos, X-Men poster controversy, Phase Three updates, Superman joins Supergirl, The Killing Joke theatrical release and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Aquaman, The Flash, Jonah Hex, Superman: Flyby, Supergirl, Vixen, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Gotham, Batman: The Killing Joke, Justice League Dark, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Gotham City Breakout, Justice League […]
Jay Gunn’s Surface Tension optioned for television
Those of you that have followed the fantastic Jay Gunn’s Surface Tension from Titan Comics will possibly be very happy with the news that the series which has won numerous praises from both fans and critics alike has now been optioned for television by Awesome Media & Entertainment. Surface Tension has been described as, “a delirious mix of Hayao Miyasaki and The Walking […]
Gotham casting Vicki Vale and two new villains for season 3
Yesterday we brought you some news about the new additions to Supergirl for its second season, and now TV Line is reporting details on two newcomers for another DC show in Gotham season three. According to the site, casting is underway for the character of Vicki Vale (played by Kim Basinger in 1989’s Batman), who […]
Marvel Animation developing Ant-Man and Rocket and Groot shorts
In an article over at Variety discucssing French tax breaks for film projects, it is revealed that Marvel Animation is working on a series of TV shorts. According to the site, the directorial duo of Ugo Bienvenunu and Kevin Manach are working on Ant-Man, while Arnaud Delord is helming Rocket and Groot. Details on these […]
Pierce Brosnan returning to the small screen for The Son
Having first rose to fame in the 80s as the star of Remington Steele, Pierce Brosnan is returning to the small screen after a thirty year absence, with Deadline reporting that the former 007 is set to star in AMC’s upcoming drama The Son, which is described as “a multi-generational epic tale of the story […]
Supergirl casting five new supporting characters for season 2, including Lena Luthor
We’ve already heard this week that Melissa Benoist’s Kara Zor-El will be joined by her cousin Superman when Supergirl makes the jump to The CW in the fall, and now TV Line is reporting that the show is casting five new supporting roles for its second season. First up as a series regular is Lex […]
