Thomas Roach on why a female Thor movie could be closer than you think… Not too long ago Marvel announced that in its comic books the character Thor is to become a woman. Fans assumed that a female Thor would not appear on the big screen for some time and they may be right. This […]
Movie Review – The Deer Hunter (1978)
The Deer Hunter, 1978. Directed by Michael Cimino. Starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, John Savage, John Cazale, George Dzundza and Chuck Aspegren. SYNOPSIS: A group of men celebrate their last night of freedom before they are drafted to fight in Vietnam. In Vietnam, they experience and witness horrors that will haunt them and change […]
Deadpool screenwriter wants your help to get the film made
Fans of Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth were given a treat last week when some concept footage for the long-rumoured solo movie for Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool arrived online, which had been produced by Tim Miller and his VFX company Blur Studio back when Fox was first giving consideration to the X-Men Origins: Wolverine spin-off. As […]
Interview: Robert Rodriguez talks about Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Robert Rodriguez talks about Sin City ahead of the release of the long-awaited Sin City: A Dame to Kill For… Robert Rodriguez is crazy enough to have changed the world of filmmaking. Instead of working under the watchful eye of corporate overlords in a huge a studio in Los Angeles, he operates Troublemaker out of […]
Kyle MacLachlan to play Skye’s father in Marvel’s Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agent Dale Cooper has joined Marvel’s Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., with TV Line revealing that Kyle MacLachlan has signed on to the cast of the ABC show for its second season. Of course he be reprising the role of Twin Peaks’ FBI Special Agent, but instead will play the mysterious father of team member Skye (Chloe […]
Why too many characters in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a bad idea
Thomas Roach on why too many characters in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a bad idea… Cast your mind back to the announcement at Comic-Con 2013 that the Man of Steel sequel would feature Batman. This was an exciting prospect for fans as this would be the first time we would see the […]
How would you rank this year’s superhero movies?
This past weekend Marvel brought the curtain down on 2014’s superhero season with the release of Guardians of the Galaxy (unless you’re counting Disney’s upcoming animated feature Big Hero 6, of course). Not only has this year seen Marvel Studios expanding the cosmic side of the Cinematic Universe with Guardians, but its also continued the […]
UPDATE: Scott Adkins and Tony Jaa join Kickboxer reboot
The upcoming reboot of the 1989 Jean-Claude Van Damme vehicle Kickboxer has added a couple of martial arts experts to its cast, with Scott Adkins (The Legend of Hercules) and Tony Jaa (Ong-Bak) signing on to appear in the new film. The remake is being directed by Stephen Fung (Tai Chi Zero) and will follow […]
Young Justice returning to Cartoon Network… for Teen Titans Go! crossover
Good news for fans of Young Justice – the superhero team is returning to Cartoon Network, although sadly it’s not for a third season, but rather a crossover with DC Nation’s current animated series Teen Titans Go!. According to Newsarama, neither Brandon Vietti or Greg Wesiman – the duo behind Young Justice – are involved […]
Comic Book Review – Star Trek: New Visions #2 – Time’s Echo
Villordsutch reviews Star Trek: New Visions #2 – Time’s Echo… In “Core,” from the raging heart of the galaxy comes a message that summons the crew of the Starship: Enterprise on their most bizarre and dangerous mission. A message sent by their own captain… ten centuries earlier!” It really doesn’t seem like two months since […]