In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Luke Cage, A.K.A. Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, The Punisher, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Fantastic Four, X-Men: Apocalypse, Silver Surfer, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Gotham, The Flash, Arrow, Constantine […]
Marvel’s Kevin Feige talks Spider-Man, Daredevil and Inhumans
During a promotional interview with Crave Online to promote the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has been speaking about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, discussing the upcoming debut of Spider-Man, the chances of Charlie Cox’s Daredevil making the jump to the big screen, and the introduction of […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2 Episode 19 Review – ‘The Dirty Half Dozen’
Danny Hale reviews Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2 Episode 19… First off, that single-shot fight scene with Skye was awesome! As a big fan of one-shot takes I feel very spoiled this month what with Daredevil and now this! It became clear that Skye had become quite the formidable agent under May’s tutelage but it’s […]
Arrow Season 3 Episode 21 Review “Al Sah-Him”
Jessie Robertson reviews the twenty-first episode of Arrow Season 3… So, Oliver’s been brainwashed. Well, as Merlyn put it, he doesn’t even know he’s been brainwashed. Which as a statement in itself, coupled with Oliver’s actions this episode, don’t make sense. How does this brainwashing occur? A montage! Yes, it’s a montage! Which is pretty […]
Ryan Phillippe in talks with Marvel for a role in a Netflix show
According to Bleeding Cool, Ryan Phillippe appeared on Howard Stern this morning, during which he revealed that he’s in talks with Marvel about a role in one of their upcoming Netflix shows. Speculation seems to point towards the role of Danny Rand, a.k.a. Iron Fist, although the article goes on to provide another couple of […]
Joss Whedon fought for a Daredevil movie at Marvel
Marvel kicked off its Netflix shows earlier this month with the release of the 13-part series Daredevil, but if Joss Whedon had his way, the Man Without Fear would never have appeared on the small screen, with the Avengers: Age of Ultron helmer telling IGN that he fought for a Daredevil movie from Marvel Studios. […]
Dave Filoni and Simon Kinberg want Star Wars: Rebels characters to appear in live-action movies
The trailer for Season 2 of the hit animated show Star Wars: Rebels debuted at the recent Star Wars Celebration event in Anaheim, California [watch it here] followed by the season two premiere and the reaction has been very positive. Since it first aired last October Rebels has proved that it isn’t just a show for kids […]
The Punisher rumoured for Phase Two of Marvel’s Netflix schedule
Have you seen Daredevil on Netflix yet? If not, why? I think we can all agree that it was awesome and the partnership between Marvel and Netflix has gotten off to an extremely fruitful start. Still to come of course over the next couple of years is A.K.A. Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist […]
The Flash Season 1 Episode 20 Review – “The Trap”
Jessie Robertson reviews the twentieth episode of The Flash… In the famous words of Admial Ackbar “It’s a trap!” The jig is up, the cat is out of the back, the wheels are off the trailer. Harrison Wells has revealed himself and our race to the season finale is off and freakin’ running! Last night’s […]
Toei Animation announces Dragon Ball Super for July
Toei Animation has announced that a new Dragon Ball series entitled Dragon Ball Super is set to arrive this summer, marking the first small screen instalment in the popular anime franchise for 18 years. According to the official press release, Dragon Ball Super will follow the aftermath of Goku’s fierce battle with Majin Buu, as […]
