Anghus Houvouras on the perils of corporate synergy… I have an aversion to corporate synergy, and this week I find myself cringing at a lot of media streaming across my screen. Disney-owned Marvel Comics made a announcement that Thor would swap genders later this year ditching his fifty year old penis for a shiny new […]
Matt Ryan on Lucy Griffiths’ departure from Constantine
Last week we heard that the producers of the upcoming DC TV show Constantine had decided to axe Lucy Griffths’ (True Blood) female lead Liv, in favour of bringing in the character of Zed, who is set to be portrayed by Angelica Celaya (Burn Notice). Now John Constantine himself has shared his thoughts on the […]
The Big Bang Theory season 8 production in jeopardy over contract negotiations
The eighth season of CBS’ flagship show The Big Bang Theory is set to start production on July 30th, but with two weeks to go the contracts of its main cast are yet to be agreed. Deadline is saying that if deals cannot be agreed the production could be delayed. However, CBS are confident in […]
Second Opinion – Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, 2014. Directed by Matt Reeves. Starring Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Nick Thurston, Terry Notary and Karin Konoval. SYNOPSIS: In the wake of a disaster that changed the world, the growing and genetically evolving apes find themselves at a critical point with […]
Plot details revealed for Avengers: Age of Ultron
It’s been a busy week of news for Avengers: Age of Ultron. We were lucky enough to see some footage from the movie [read the report here] and yesterday we got our first look at Ultron [see here] as well as the first set of stills [which can be seen here]. And now, courtesy of […]
Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan to construct Universal Monsters shared movie universe
The name of the game in blockbuster filmmaking right now is “Cinematic Universe,” meaning we’re beginning to see film continuity and shared storytelling define the way studios make tentpole films. Marvel started the trend with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and DC will be following suit with their burgeoning Justice League-centric universe that began with Man of Steel. 20th […]
Guardians of the Galaxy cameos revealed
After yesterday’s big Marvel Cinematic Universe news blitz – which included our very first look at Avengers: Age of Ultron – Stitch Kingdom has unearthed details of surprise cameos for Guardians of the Galaxy, including Nathan Fillion and Stan Lee’s roles, as well as a couple of familiar faces from the Marvel comic book universe. […]
Movie Review – Pride (2014)
Pride, 2014. Directed by Matthew Warchus. StarringBill Nighy, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, Andrew Scott, Ben Schnetzer, Imelda Staunton, Joseph Gilgun and George MacKay. SYNOPSIS: When a group of gay and lesbian activists pledge their support to the minors’ strikes of the 80s, they are met with a mixed response. Some take them in as […]
William Fichtner might not be playing Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
It seemed all but certain that William Fichtner (The Dark Knight) would be playing Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the actor confirmed this news in June last year), but a report from Screen Rant seems to suggest that we may have been led down the garden path. The site was able to see two complete scenes from the movie […]
Comics to Read Before You Die #1 – The Amazing Spider-Man: The Night Gwen Stacy Died
In the first of a new series here at Flickering Myth looking at classic comic book story arcs, Jessie Robertson explores ‘The Night Gwen Stacy Died’… Issues: The Amazing Spider-Man #121-122 (June-July 1973) Writer: Gerry Conway Pencil Art: Gil Kane Inking: John Romita Sr/ Tony Mortallero “She was young, she was beautiful, she was innocent […]