Variety has revealed that The Works is set to go behind the scenes of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back with the feature documentary Elstree 1979. The follow-up to Elstree 1976 (which detailed the background performers of George Lucas’ original Star Wars), the film will once again be directed by Jon Spira and […]
3 Reasons Why Alien: Covenant is the Best in the Franchise Since Aliens
Samuel Brace argues that Alien: Covenant is the best instalment in the franchise since Aliens… Alien: Covenant has been called a return to form for Ridley Scott’s much famed Alien franchise after many were lukewarm on 2012’s Prometheus. This writer was actually quite fond of that film, and so was particularly pleased with how much […]
The original ending to Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith would have seen Padme trying to kill Anakin
It looks like the final meeting on Mustafar between Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith almost played out much differently to what we saw in the final chapter of the Prequel Trilogy, with Lucasfilm concept artist Ian McCaig revealing that George Lucas’ original plan was to […]
70th Cannes Film Festival Review – Jupiter’s Moon (2017)
Jupiter’s Moon, 2017. Directed by Kornél Mundruczó. Starring: Zsombor Jéger, Merab Ninidze, György Cserhalmi, and Móni Balsai. SYNOPSIS: A Syrian refugee is fatally shot as he crosses the border into Hungary. However, he magically heals and rises from the dead, with the added ability of flying. His presence in the country prompts a manhunt but […]
The Week in Spandex – Wonder Woman gets rave reviews, more Justice League in trouble rumours, Kevin Feige wants X-Men back at Marvel, Tom Hardy cast as Venom and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, The Flash, Black Adam, Shazam, The Batman, Batgirl, Black Lightning, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Gotham, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom, Spider-Man 4, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Agents of […]
Video Game Review – Injustice 2 (Second Opinion)
Shaun Munro reviews Injustice 2… The fighting game is a genre forever at battle with itself; appeal too desperately to the casual crowd and the hardcore lot will deem it “dumbed down”, but targeting the competitive scene too aggressively risks losing mainstream appeal (looking at you, Street Fighter V). Injustice 2, then, is one of the genre’s best […]
Jack Sparrow finds himself in a spot of bother in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales clips
With less than a week to go until the hotly anticipated release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, two new clips have arrived online from Disney’s upcoming action adventure sequel which see Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow in a spot of trouble; take a look below… SEE ALSO: Hot Toys unveils Captain […]
Finn Jones says The Defenders “takes place over a couple of days”
The Defenders stars Finn Jones and Mike Colter were in attendance at Houston’s Comicpalooza last weekend, during which Jones revealed that the story for the hotly-anticipated Marvel team-up series will unfold over a couple of days. “It takes place in a very short amount of time,” said Jones (via MCU Exchange). “It’s 8 episodes but it […]
Suicide Squad’s David Ayer to direct the Scarface remake
It looks like Universal has found its replacement for Antoine Fuqua in the director’s chair for its Scarface remake, with Variety reporting that Suicide Squad helmer David Ayer is in talks with the studio. The new Scarface has been penned by Terrence Winter (Vinyl), with the Coen brothers polishing the script, and will star Rogue […]
Jesse Eisenberg to play mime Marcel Marceau in Resistance
Jesse Eisenberg is set to star in a biopic as the famous French mime Marcel Marceau in Resistance. Rather than focus on his career as a mime, the film will tell the story of Marceau’s work within the French Resistance during World War II. It will be written and directed by Hands of Stone’s‘Jonathan Jakubowicz. Marceau’s […]
