As the Internet collectively analyzes every frame and second of audio in the first trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, much of the attention has been focussed on the only real major plot point reveal, which is Luke Skywalker’s line: “I only know one truth… It’s time for the Jedi to end.”Speaking to ABC News, […]
The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Deadpool 2, Wonder Woman, Black Adam, Young Justice, Watchmen and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Animated Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, The Defenders, The Punisher, Jessica Jones, New Warriors, Deadpool 2, Gifted, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, Black Adam, Shazam, Green Lantern Corps, Gotham City Sirens, The Batman, Batman […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi will “absolutely address” Rey’s parents
The question on the minds of Star Wars fans around the world (and moviegoers in general) is the mystery sounding Rey’s parentage. Is she a Skywalker? A Kenobi? A Palpatine? Or is she the offspring of an entirely different bloodline, and one that we aren’t expecting? Regardless, it seems that the tantalizing drama is set to be […]
The Fate of the Furious originally had a post-credits sequence, which Vin Diesel reportedly nixed
To the surprise of many fans of the franchise, The Fate of the Furious did not have a post-credits sequence, but The Wrap has learned that one did previously exist. The stinger centered on the characters of Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, who have dynamite chemistry together and steal the show.There are currently two insider […]
Early reactions to a rough cut of Star Wars: The Last Jedi describe it as “different”
Although Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released to mass critical success, the one seemingly unanimously agreed upon gripe was that it aped A New Hope, so it’s refreshing to hear that those who have seen an early rough cut of director Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi are describing the blockbuster as “different”.Speaking to Fandango […]
Carrie Fisher will not appear in Star Wars: Episode IX after all
A few days ago Carrie Fisher’s brother, Todd Fisher, said he and his niece Billie Lourd had given their permission to Disney and Lucasfilm to use pre-existing footage of the late actress for use in Star Wars: Episode IX. However, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy has now revealed that Fisher will not appear in Episode IX after all.Speaking with Good Morning […]
Freeform could use Marvel’s New Warriors to launch solo spinoffs
Last week it was announced that Freeform has added a second Marvel series to its slate, with New Warriors joining Cloak & Dagger, and it seems the cable network is keen to use the half-hour comedy series as a launch-pad for potential solo series, similar to what Netflix has done with The Defenders.“The characters they’ve […]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi will force Finn to choose a side
Following on from the release of the first trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, actor John Boyega has been discussing the character of Finn and what the role will demand of him in this latest chapter of the Star Wars saga.Speaking to Fandango at Star Wars Celebration, Boyega revealed that Finn will have to choose […]
The Top 5 Movie Explorers
Henry Bevan with his top five movie explorers…After debuting to generally positive response in the UK, director James Gray’s absorbing, thought-provoking, and fascinating The Lost City of Z is opening in the United States.The film follows the exploits of the real-life explorer Percy Fawcett, played by Charlie Hunnam, leading up to his famous disappearance in […]
Beauty and the Beast director in talks for Bride of Frankenstein
Fresh from the box office success of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, it looks like director Bill Condon may have found his next project, with Deadline reporting that the filmmaker is in talks with Universal to helm their planned Bride of Frankenstein remake.Condon does have previous history with Bride of Frankenstein, having including a homage […]
