Despite a storm of criticism when her casting was first announced, it’s pretty fair to say that Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman was one of the highlights of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and as the film’s box office run winds down, Warner Bros. has released a new clip showing the Amazon Princess’ entrance during […]
Comic Book Review – Mars Attacks: Occupation #2
Emma Withington reviews Mars Attacks: Occupation #2 ‘When we last left off, the humans had succeeded in a last-ditch effort to prevent total martian victory. But, that only delayed the inevitable, and the martian empire eventually conquered earth, subjugating its people.’ Ding ding! Ready…FIGHT! After beating down Willis Thompson, a willing human servant in the […]
Richard E. Grant joins Wolverine 3 as a mad scientist villain
Earlier this month it was announced that Boyd Holbrook (Narcos) has joined the cast of Wolverine 3 as the main villain, and now 20th Century Fox has added another bad guy to the ranks, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Richard E. Grant (Withnail & I) is set to portray a “mad scientist”. SEE ALSO: Rumour: […]
J.K. Simmons will only have a “very small” role in Justice League Part One
Last month, it was revealed that J.K. Simmons is set to portray the character of Commissioner Gordon in the currently-in-production Justice League Part One, and the Oscar-winner has revealed that his first foray into the DC Extended Universe will be a very minor role, although he is hoping it will lead to bigger things further […]
Movie Review – Golden Years (2016)
Golden Years, 2016. Directed by John Miller. starring Phillip David, Bernard Hill, Simon Callow, Alun Armstrong, Una Stubbs, Virginia McKenna, Sue Johnston, Brad Moore. SYNOPSIS: Retired couple Arthur (Bernard Hill) and Martha (Virginia McKenna) Goode refuse to fade into old age and take the loss of their pension lying down. Instead they slip unseen into […]
Comic Book Review – Deus Ex Universe: Children’s Crusade #3
Calum Petrie reviews Deus Ex Universe: Children’s Crusade # 3… Titus King’s hate-mongering leads to escalating tension around TF29 HQ, leaving the strike force in an uncompromising position. Meanwhile, Jensen discovers a shocking new link to the pro-aug terrorists. The first issue of this series left us on a high note with the groundwork was laid […]
The Flash Season 2 Episode 19 Review – ‘Back to Normal’
Jessie Robertson reviews the nineteenth episode of The Flash season 2… Just a normal day…..when you’ve lost your super powers to a freak running at the speed of sound from another Earth….. Ok, we’re back and Barry is just back to being Barry after last week’s huge botch on the side of the heroes. First […]
Comic Book Review – Strange Fruit #3
Zeb Larson reviews Strange Fruit #3… The townspeople of Chatterlee make every effort to conscript the stranger to help with the fast-failing levee—but the growing racial divide in town makes choosing sides virtually impossible even as the clock ticks towards disaster. As is the case with many penultimate issues, Strange Fruit #3 sees just about […]
Lionsgate finds a screenwriter for Borderlands movie
Lionsgate is stepping up development on its Borderlands movie, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that Aaron Berg (Section 6, G.I. Joe 3) has signed on to pen the video game adaptation. Borderlands is based on Gearbox Software’s role-playing shooter, which was released in 2009. The game, which is set on the planet of Pandora, a […]
Comic Book Review – Roche Limit: Monadic #2
Zeb Larson reviews Roche Limit: Monadic #2… Sasha goes on a bold adventure; Alex reveals a terrifying threat. We learn a fair bit in this issue of Roche Limit: Monadic, especially that not everything is as it seems for our main characters. How real is any of this? Or, more frighteningly, can Alex and Sasha trust […]
