While Marvel TV is spreading its wings beyond fellow Disney company ABC, teaming up with the likes of Netflix (The Defenders), Fox/FX (Legion, The Gifted), Hulu (Runaways) and Freeform (Cloak & Dagger, New Warriors), Marvel’s Head of Television Jeph Loeb has confirmed that plans are afoot for more shows on ABC beyond this month’s Inhumans. […]
Jessica Chastain says she isn’t portraying Lilandra in X-Men: Dark Phoenix
Although her character was never officially confirmed by 20th Century Fox, it has been assumed that Jessica Chastain is taking on the role of Lilandra, the Shi’ar Empress, in the next instalment of the main X-Men series, X-Men: Dark Phoenix. Well, as it now turns out, that might not be the case after all, as […]
James Gunn suggests Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will arrive in 2020
We’re a little over a year and a half away from the culmination of Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of the as-yet-untitled Avengers 4, and as yet, we’ve got very little in the way of an idea as to what comes next for the MCU. We do know that things […]
47 Meters Down is getting a sequel titled 48 Meters Down
Prepare for another deep dive into shark-infested waters, as THR has confirmed that 47 Meters Down is getting a sequel, appropriately titled 48 Meters Down. Grossing $44 million domestically and an additional $9 million globally on a $5.5 million budget, the success of 47 Meters Down has truly been unprecedented. The summer 2017 shark thriller’s […]
Director Dilemma: How Does Lucasfilm Bounce Back From Its Current Crisis?
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 […]