George Chrusostomou on Lucasfilm’s director dilemma… With the recent news that Colin Trevorrow has exited Star Wars: Epiosde IX, it seems Lucasfilm may not have everything under control as much as we once thought. While we’re not at Prequel level of concern (and I’ll defend Revenge of the Sith till my throat is sore) it’s hard not […]
Marvel celebrates Jason Aaron’s run on Star Wars
After 37 issues on Marvel’s flagship Star Wars ongoing series, acclaimed writer Jason Aaron is set to pass the torch to fellow writer Kieron Gillen, and to mark his historic run on the title the publisher has released a brief video tribute to Aaron and all of the other creators who have worked on the […]
New featurette for It welcomes us to the Loser’s Club
Coinciding with today’s release of It, a new featurette has arrived online for Andy Muschietti’s adaptation of the classic horror novel, entitled ‘Welcome to the Loser’s Club’ which sees the director, author Stephen King, producer Barbara Muschietti, and stars Chosen Jacobs, Finn Wolfhard, Jaeden Lieberher, Sophia Lillis, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, and Jeremy Ray […]
Jennifer Lawrence explains why she decided to return as Mystique for X-Men: Dark Phoenix
With her initial three-film contract with 20th Century Fox expiring with last year’s X-Men: Apocalypse – not to mention her dislike for the body paint and make-up necessary for her character’s mutant form – there had been question marks as to whether Jennifer Lawrence would be returning as Mystique for the next entry in the […]
Warner Bros. announces Justice League VR experience
Warner Bros. has announced a new Justice League VR experience tying in to the upcoming DC superhero blockbuster, which invites fans to step into the shoes of Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg. Take a look at a selection of screenshots here… Here’s the full press release from Warner Bros. (via Batman-News)… The […]
First-look preview of Batman: White Knight #1
DC Comics has unveiled a first look preview of its hotly-anticipated new miniseries Batman: White Knight ahead of its launch next month; check it out here… In a world where Batman has gone too far, The Joker must save Gotham City. He’s been called a maniac, a killer and the “Clown Prince of Crime” but […]
Stretch Armstrong expands into comic books with IDW
IDW Publishing has announced that Stretch Armstrong will be extending his reach into comic books this January with the launch of the new series Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters. Based on the all-new Netflix animated series and inspired by the classic toy line, Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters features Jake Armstrong, a teenage […]
Meet the Comrades with new posters for The Death of Stalin
Coinciding with its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, a new quad poster and eight character one sheets have arrived online for Armando Iannucci’s adaptation of the 2011 graphic novel The Death of Stalin featuring Jason Isaacs, Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor, Michael Palin, Andrea Riseborough, Paul Whitehouse, Rupert Friend, and Simon Russell Beale; check them out […]
Inhumans quality was “a source of contention” between ABC and Marvel
From the moment it was first announced as part of Marvel’s feature film slate for Phase Three, Inhumans hasn’t had the easiest of rides. Reportedly forced upon Marvel Studios by Marvel Entertainment CEO Ike Perlmutter, the movie was pulled from Marvel’s cinematic slate when Disney decided to shake up its structure and have Kevin Feige […]
Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson discuss Thor and Valkyrie’s relationship in Thor: Ragnarok, new BTS images released
With Jane Foster out of the picture in Thor: Ragnarok, there’s an opening for a new love interest for the God of Thunder – a position many assumed would be filled by the introduction of Tessa Thompson’s Asgardian warrior Valkyrie. While that remains to be seen, both Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson have been speaking […]