In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Infinity War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Iron Fist, The Punisher, Runaways, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man: Homecoming, Legion, Logan, X-Men: Supernova, The Batman, Batman Unchained, Justice League, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder […]
Trying to Remember the Virtues of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Following the first look featurette for Avengers: Infinity War, Samuel Brace tries to remember the virtues of the Marvel Cinematic Universe… Here there lies a conundrum. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a curious thing. It’s of course a very popular thing, but curious none the less. I enjoy the fruit that it offers. With some […]
LEGO Batman Is The Hero Hollywood Needs Right Now
Henry Bevan on why LEGO Batman is the hero Hollywood needs right now… The Joker is Batman’s greatest enemy, and he has been almost since the start. Batman may have the best roster of rogues (rivalled only by Spider-Man), but nothing gets Bat-fans excited more than a tussle with the Clown Prince of Crime. A […]
Doctor Strange concept art features vastly different early designs for the Dread Dormammu
We’ve already seen quite a lot of concept art for Doctor Strange’s surprise villain Dormammu featuring alternative designs for the character [see here and here], and now illustrator Jerad Marantz has unveiled some of his work on the Marvel blockbuster, which offer up even more early concepts for The Dread One and his climactic showdown with Benedict […]
Zack Snyder on Justice League character dynamics, possible new synopsis surfaces
As anticipation builds for the new trailer, director Zack Snyder has been chatting to Total Film about the upcoming DC blockbuster Justice League (via CBM), and how fun it was to explore the character dynamics of the superhero team. “One of the more rewarding aspects of creating Justice League was having fun exploring the dynamic […]
Rumour: New X-Men animated TV series in the works
With Marvel and Fox teaming up to explore the X-Men franchise on the small screen with Legion and the as-yet-untitled pilot from Bryan Singer, it looks like the mutant superheroes could be set for a return to the world of animation. According to Bleeding Cool, an announcement will be made later this year regarding a […]
Star Wars Land set to open in Disney parks in 2019
If you’ve been eagerly-awaiting a date when you can pack your suitcase and transport yourself to a galaxy far, far away courtesy of Disney’s Star Wars Land attractions at Disneyland or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, then you’ll be excited to hear that Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the themed lands will be […]
Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey seems keen on playing Catwoman
A few days ago The Magnificent Seven and The Girl on the Train’s Haley Bennett sparked speculation that she could be in line to join Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn as Catwoman in Gotham City Sirens with some posts on social media, and now Game of Thrones star Lena Headey has seemingly expressed her interest in […]
Book Review – Night Without Stars by Peter F. Hamilton
Michelle Herbert reviews Night Without Stars by Peter F. Hamilton… Night Without Stars is the sequel to Peter F. Hamilton’s The Abyss Beyond Dreams, you will need to have read that before you start reading Night Without Stars. My review of The Abyss Beyond Dreams can be found here. It can sometimes feel disconcerting to start […]
Breaking: The Batman movie has found a director
Variety is reporting that short list favourite Matt Reeves is in early talks to direct The Batman movie after Ben Affleck stepped down in January. Sources tell Variety that Reeves, known for Cloverfield and Planet of the Apes has committed to helm the film, although a deal isn’t completed yet. Affleck will still have a significant […]
