Despite getting a bit of drumming by the critics (our own Oli Davis went nuts about on the Flickering Myth Podcast), Suicide Squad is pulling in money around the world. After a record breaking opening weekend, Suicide Squad has retained a lot of its audience and has now crossed $300 million worldwide. Its still a […]
Rumour: Spider-Man: Homecoming’s The Tinkerer has connections to an Avenger and another classic Spidey villain
It was announced just a few days ago that Orange is the New Black‘s Michael Chernus had been added to the rather large cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming as Phineas Mason aka The Tinkerer. Well Heroic Hollywood claim to have the scoop on the character, and his role in the movie. Warning – potential spoilers below. According […]
Young Lando Calrissian will feature in Han Solo movie – and Donald Glover is the rumoured front runner
Following on from the new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, it was reported that Disney are currently on the look out to cast a young Lando Calrissian to feature in their second spin-off movie Han Solo: A Star Wars Story. The usually-reliable (but often not) Births.Movies.Death are now reporting that Spider-Man: Homecoming […]
Comic Book Review – Sherlock: A Study in Pink #3
Emma Withington reviews Sherlock: A Study in Pink #3… The three-patch problem of A Study In Pink continues to unravel, in this thrilling manga adaptation of the smash-hit SHERLOCK TV series! John is pulled into a web of deceit, as he comes face-to-face with the man who describes himself as Sherlock’s “arch-enemy” – and Sherlock sets […]
Emily Carmichael to direct Lumberjanes adaptation
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that up-and-coming filmmaker Emily Carmichael has signed on to direct 20th Century Fox’s adaptation of the Boom! Studios comic book series Lumberjanes. Created by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Walters and Grace Ellis, Lumberjanes follows a group of teenage girls who spend their summer at scout camp, where they encounter strange creatures and […]
Jennifer Lopez to play The Cocaine Godmother for HBO
Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez has signed to to play Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco in HBO Films’ The Cocaine Godmother, which is set to explore the rise and fall of the female cartel boss, who revolutionzed the U.S. drug trade during the 1970s and 1980s. “I’ve been fascinated by the life of this corrupt […]
Comic Book Review – Superman #4
Tony Black reviews Superman #4… “SON OF SUPERMAN” part four! The battle for Jon hits Metropolis as the Eradicator targets Superman’s son! Can the Man of Steel protect the city and his son against the Kryptonian executioner—or will he have to make a sacrifice? SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Superman #4 The opening […]
Marvel’s movie model works, DC’s doesn’t – and Suicide Squad proves it
Tony Black shares his thoughts on the state of the DC Extended Universe… So we can all agree on one thing here, right? Suicide Squad is a disaster. Yay or nay? If you’re reading this, there’s every chance like me you thought it was almost as loud, boring and ponderous as Batman v Superman: Dawn […]
Comic Book Review – Justice League #2
Tony Black reviews Justice League #2… “The Extinction Machine” part two! Massive earthquakes shake cities to the ground as the ancient intelligence known as the Awakened takes control of the people of Earth, forcing them to turn against anyone with superpowers—including the Justice League! Unable to fight a war on two fronts, Batman asks for […]
Comic Book Review – Wonder Woman #4
Ricky Church reviews Wonder Woman #4… “Wonder Woman Year One” part two! Paradise has been breached, Ares stirs, and the Amazons must answer with a champion of their own…one who is willing to sacrifice her home amongst her sisters to save a world she has never seen. SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Wonder […]
