Whilst Thor: Ragnarok brings back multiple characters from the franchise, as well as some from the wider MCU and a couple of stunt-casting cameos, there was one notable absence in the shape of Jaimie Alexander’s Lady Sif. Alexander played the battle hardened Asgardian in both Thor and Thor: The Dark World, and also made appearances […]
James Gunn says the Marvel vs DC fan rivalry is “wasted energy”
With the release of Thor: Ragnarok and Justice League, we can presumably expect the hardcore Marvel and DC fanbases to be at each others’ throats once again, with the “rivalry” between the two superhero kings seemingly showing no sign of slowing down. While there are of course many fans who enjoy both universes, Guardians of […]
Taika Waititi would like to direct a Black Widow comedy
Having scored rave reviews with his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut Thor: Ragnarok, director Taika Waititi has already revealed that he’s keen on returning to the MCU to helm another Thor movie. However, it seems the God of Thunder isn’t the only character he’s interested in, as the filmmaker has told iO9 that he’d be keen […]
Mark Hamill vs. The Joker and The Trickster in Justice League Action short
Warner Bros. and DC have debuted a new Justice League Action short entitled ‘Missing the Mark’, which sees Mark Hamill portraying himself, as well as lending his voice to The Joker, The Trickster and Swamp Thing. The short sees The Joker and Trickster kidnapping Hamill, with the Star Wars star needing to use all of […]
Tilda Swinton says Luca Guadagnino’s Suspiria is “another version, not a remake”
Filmmaker Luca Guadagnino is currently in post production on his newest film Suspiria, a remake of Dario Argento’s classic 1977 horror – although according to star Tilda Swinton, it’s not so much a “remake” as “another version”. “It’s another version, not a remake,” Swinton told Allocine (via The Playlist). “It’s important to say it because we are […]
Konami announces Contra live-action movie and TV series
Konami Digital Entertainment has officially announced that it is bringing its classic arcade shooter Contra to the screen with both a live-action feature film and TV series. Watch a brief teaser here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iukdTPaPIVE Released into arcades in 1987, Contra takes place in 2633 and follows two commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, who are sent […]
Karl Urban and Ashley Greene set for Snowblind
Variety is reporting that Karl Urban (Thor: Ragnarok), Ashley Greene (Twilight), and Forrest Goodluck (The Revenant) have signed on to star in the action-adventure film Snowblind, whcih is being directed by Marcus Alqueres (The Flying Man). The movie has been scripted by Hank Woon from the novel by Don Roff, and “follows the story of a […]
Matt Dillon in first image from Lars von Trier’s The House That Jack Built
The first image has arrived online from The House That Jack Built, the next film from Nymphomaniac director Lars von Trier, which stars Matt Dillon as a serial killer called Jack. The House That Jack Built tells the story of “the highly intelligent Jack over a span of 12 years and introduces the murders that define […]
Batman Futura Knight Masterpiece Figure from Batman: Arkham Knight revealed
Hot Toys has unveiled its 1/6th scale Batman (Futura Knight Version) Video Game Masterpiece series figure from Batman: Arkham Knight. The DC collectible comes with a range of interchangeable pieces and is available to pre-order now, priced at $249; take a look at the promotional images here… SEE ALSO: Pre-order via Sideshow Collectibles Sideshow and Hot […]
The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok arrives, Justice League marketing blitz, DC finds its Shazam, Deathstroke solo movie, CGI Venom and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, The Punisher, Daredevil, Runaways, X-23, Deadpool 2, Gambit, Venom, The Gifted, Justice League, Shazam, Wonder Woman, Suicide Squad 2, Deathstroke, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Gotham, Superman Lives and […]
