Maleficent, 2014. Directed by Robert Stromberg. Starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Imelda Staunton, Miranda Richardson, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville. SYNOPSIS: A vindictive fairy is driven to curse an infant princess only to realize the child may be the only one who can restore peace. Very recently I watched Sleeping Beauty for the first […]
Game of Thrones star Pedro Pascal discusses The Mountain vs. The Red Viper
In tomorrow night’s eagerly-anticipated episode of Game of Thrones, Prince Oberyn Martell (Pedro Pascal) is out for revenge against Ser Gregor Clegane (Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson) for the rape and murder of his sister Elia, serving as champion in Tyrion Lannister’s (Peter Dinklage) trail by combat in ‘The Mountain and the Viper’. Speaking to TV Guide, […]
Anchorman director Adam McKay in talks to replace Edgar Wright on Marvel’s Ant-Man
Last night a shortlist of potential directors to succeed Edgar Wright on Marvel’s Ant-Man emerged, featuring the likes of Adam McKay (Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy), Rawson Marshall Thurber (We’re the Millers) and Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland). While early talk seemed to suggest Thurber was the front runner, it’s now being reported that McKay has […]
Video Game Review – The Wolf Among Us Episode 4: In Sheep’s Clothing
Ray Willmott reviews The Wolf Among Us Episode 4: In Sheep’s Clothing… Please be advised. There are spoilers for previous episodes in this review. Inspired by comic-book series, Fables, Telltale Games have expertly recreated this universe in game form with an incredible attention to detail and compelling characterisation. We have been taken on an epic […]
Josh Brolin to voice Thanos in Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Age of Ultron
Well, Marvel Studios has found its Thanos, with Josh Brolin (Men in Black 3, Oldboy) signing on to lend his voice to the Mad Titan in August’s Guardians of the Galaxy as well as next year’s eagerly-anticipated sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron. The casting news for Guardians originally broke via Latino-Review (who have been on […]
What will happen with Ant-Man?
Thomas Roach on the situation surrounding Marvel’s Ant-Man… Recently it was announced that Edgar Wright had walked away from Marvel’s Ant-Man project despite being attached since 2006. Filming was due to start within a couple of weeks and, despite Wright leaving, Marvel has stated that the film will make its expected release date in July […]
Comic Book Review – Ms. Marvel #4
Laura McCarthy reviews Ms. Marvel #4… Marvel’s breakout hit, Ms. Marvel, continues as Kamala Khan discovers the dangers of her newfound powers and unlocks a secret behind them as well. If you’re not reading the new Ms. Marvel yet, I seriously have to wonder what your priorities in life are. If you have yet to […]
Grant Gustin talks The Flash
As he prepares to bring The Flash to the screen in The CW’s upcoming Arrow spin-off, former Glee star Grant Gustin has spoken about taking on the role of DC’s Scarlett Speedster during an interview with IGN: “Barry’s just excited by all of this. He’s a fanboy! And I don’t have to hide my excitement […]
Captain America: The Winter Soldier set for Blu-ray and DVD in August, no new Marvel One-Shot
Marvel Studios has announced that this year’s Phase Two solo sequel Captain America: The Winter Soldier will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on August 18th in the UK (or September 9th in the States), with the film also available on Digital Download from August 1st – the same day as the theatrical release of Guardians […]
Ruben Fleischer, Adam McKay, Rawson Thurber and Jonathan Levine among contenders for Ant-Man
Despite rumours that Marvel Studios co-president and Agent Carter helmer Louis D’Esposito is set to step up to the plate, Heat Vision is reporting that Marvel has identified a list of potential candidates to replace Edgar Wright on the studio’s first Phase Three offering Ant-Man. Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland), Adam McKay (Anchorman), Rawson Thurber (We’re the […]