Despite the fact its getting on for four years since the release of Dredd, there remains considerable fan support for a sequel, or more recently, a show on the likes of Netflix, Amazon or HBO. Just last month, Karl Urban teased that “conversations are happening” with regards to a follow-up, and now the actor has […]
The Week in Spandex – X-Men: Apocalypse reviewed, Civil War tops Deadpool, Justice League rumours, Affleck unhappy with Batman v Superman, Booster Gold in development, Agent Carter cancelled, Supergirl renewed, new DC shows announced, Fox “committed to trying again” with Fantastic Four and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at X-Men: Apocalypse, Fantastic Four, Gambit, Wolverine 3, Deadpool, Captain America: Civil War, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Ant-Man, Agent Carter, Marvel’s Most Wanted, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Jessica Jones, The Defenders, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad, Green Lantern Corps, […]
The ABC’s of Death: Does the network’s cull spell trouble for Marvel?
In one of the biggest TV culls of recent memory, ABC today cut a veritable swathe through some of its most well known and long-running material, cancelling a raft of shows with a built-in pedigree and audience. Castle is one of the most prominent, a Steven J. Cannell-esque procedural detective show that has seen the […]
FX orders pilot script for Sons of Anarchy spinoff Mayans MC
Kurt Sutter’s long-rumoured Sons of Anarchy spinoff is moving forward into development, with Variety reporting that FX Networks has ordered a pilot script for Mayans MC, which Sutter has created with Elgin Hames (Little Birds). “I wanted to find a strong, unique Latino voice,” said Sutter on working with James. “I didn’t think a white […]
ABC cancels Agent Carter and passes on Marvel’s Most Wanted
We’ve been hearing for a while now that the future of two Marvel television shows – Agent Carter and Marvel’s Most Wanted – were grim. And now it’s been confirmed. At the television upfronts presentation today, ABC announced its various renewals and cancellations (via THR), and both of the aforementioned Marvel series didn’t make the cut. Agent Carter has officially been cancelled after two […]
The CW picks up live-action Archie series Riverdale for full season
Fresh from the news that Supergirl is joining The CW, it has now been announced that the network has added another comic book-based show, having placed a series order for the live-action Archie Comics pilot Riverdale. “This is a historic moment for Archie Comics – and I couldn’t be more proud,” said Archie Comics Publisher […]
Supergirl renewed for second season and moving to The CW
For weeks Supergirl has been in limbo as CBS was biding its time for renewal, unsure whether or not to pick it back up. Then there was a recent rumour that CBS was considering moving it to The CW in order to lower production costs. This rumour has now been confirmed as Supergirl will be […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 3 Episode 20 Review – ‘Emancipation’
Danny Hale reviews the twentieth episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 3… Following the events of Captain America: Civil War ‘Emancipation’ opened this week with Coulson and May musing over the Sokovia Accords and what it could mean for their team. Meanwhile General Talbot arrived to both share his frustrations at Coulson’s secrecy and to […]
Kevin Smith talks The Flash, would like to write for Arrow
Kevin Smith made his DC directorial debut with this week’s episode of The Flash, ‘The Runaway Dinosaur’ [read our 10/10 review of the episode here], and during an interview with Variety, Smith has been discussing his experience in Central City, his return for an episode of season three, and whether he’d like to tackle any […]
Person of Interest Season 5 Episode 3 Review – ‘Truth Be Told’
Ricky Church reviews the third episode of Person of Interest season 5… The past became present in ‘Truth Be Told’ as one of Reese’s old missions caught back up with him in an episode that once again looked at the man he was in his CIA days compared to now. You might think that Person […]
