Joss Whedon has always been known for writing and directing movies that feature female characters in lead roles – which would seem to make him the ideal man to take on the upcoming Captain Marvel. But would he do it? “Um, I would never rule anything out, because I like working here”, he told Buzzfeed. […]
Terry Crews has a new Marvel hero on his hit list to play
If there was one person who seemed purposefully built to play Luke Cage, it’s Terry Crews. So much so, that the actor had petitioned for himself to play the role on numerous occasions. But sadly for the Brooklyn Nine Nine star, the role has gone to Mike Colter for A.K.A Jessica Jones before he gets […]
Tatiana Maslany rumoured to have landed a role in Star Wars spin-off
It was reported last week that Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Felicity Jones (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Kate Mara (The Fantastic Four) were testing out for roles in Gareth Edward’s Star Wars spin-off. Well, the folks over at Total Geek seem to found out who got the part. According […]
Joss Whedon clarifies his “sexism” comments about Marvel
Last year, Digital Spy interviewed director Joss Whedon on the set of Avengers: Age of Ultron about his thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its lack of diversity. In the interview, Whedon said that it was “sexism” and “quiet misogyny” that was holding Marvel back from pulling the trigger on female-led superhero movies in […]
Ernie Hudson changes his mind on all-female Ghostbusters, calls them “Phenomenal!”
The other day, original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson posted his rather negative thoughts on Paul Feig’s all-female Ghostbusters remake saying, “two words: no comment”. Well, it looks like he may have changed his mind. Hudson told The Hollywood Reporter, “four fiercely funny, foxy, females busting ghosts … phenomenal!” In previous interviews, Hudson has said that an […]
Warner Bros. announces Batman Unlimited and DC Super-Friends animated projects
Warner Bros. has announced that it is launching two new DC-themed lines in Batman Unlimited and DC Super Friends, which will include various toys and animated projects. According to Variety, Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts will be released on May 12 as a direct-to-video animated movie featuring Batman, Flash, Red Robin, Nightwing and Green Arrow going […]
CBS orders a pilot for Limitless TV adaptation
Following on from the news that it has placed a pilot order for Rush Hour, CBS looks to be bringing another movie to the small screen, having picked up the pilot for an adaptation of the Bradley Cooper-headined thriller Limitless. The pilot is being written by Craig Sweeny (Elementary, Medium), who is set to executive […]
Rachael Taylor cast as Hellcat in A.K.A. Jessica Jones
Following the announcement that former Doctor Who star David Tennant would be taking on the role of The Purple Man in Netflix and Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones, they’ve now announced today that Rachael Taylor (Transformers) has been cast as Patsy Walker, aka Hellcat. The character of Patsy Walker debuted all the way back in 1944 […]
Jesse Ventura says American Sniper is as “authentic as Dirty Harry” and brands Chris Kyle a “liar”
It has been breaking box office records in the States (and even made it to the top spot here in the UK), but it seems former WWE wrestler and former governor of Minnesota Jesse “The Body” Ventura has spoken out against American Sniper. Last year, Ventura won a $1.8 million lawsuit against the estate of […]
David Tennant talks Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones
A couple of days ago it was revealed that former Doctor Who star David Tennant has signed on to the cast of Marvel’s A.K.A. Jessica Jones, where he’ll portray Zebediah Killgrave, a.k.a. The Purple Man. Speaking to the Radio Times, Tennant has shared his excitement over joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe: “I grew up on […]
