Oliver Davis reviews Prophet #45… “FINAL ISSUE OF PROPHET! The War in Space reaches its climax, but the story will continue…” Captain Qwest begins speaking, and occassional words are in closed brackets. There’s no explanation for what this means; does the fox-like being whisper? Are those words communicated telepathically? It’s one of the many maddeningly […]
Sony passed on EA subscription because it’s “not good value”
Yesterday it was reported that EA were starting a subscription service, exclusive to the Xbox One. But rather than this being a masterful move of Microsoft marketing, EA are instead working on the rebound – Sony told them no. EA broached the subject with Sony first but were apparently turned away as Sony believes PS […]
Comic Book Review – East of West #14
Oliver Davis reviews East of West #14… “‘WARBOUND. The Endless Nation makes the first cut in the carcass once called America. The Apocalypse marches on in EAST OF WEST #14.” Again, East of West jumps from one storyline last issue to a different one here. Sometimes, several months could go by without us ever hearing […]
Flickering Myth Reaction – Leaked Deadpool Test Footage
The Flickering Myth writing team give their thoughts on the leaked Deadpool test footage… Perhaps the biggest surprise coming out of San Diego Comic-Con was the leaked test footage for the long-gestating Deadpool movie, directed by Tim Miller and featuring voice work by Ryan Reynolds. It was taken down, put back up, taken back down […]
Book Review – Joss Whedon: Geek King of the Universe by Amy Pascale
Scott Davis reviews Joss Whedon: Geek King of the Universe by Amy Pascale… Over the last two decades (give or take) Joss Whedon has gone from script “puncher-upper” through developing his own films and television shows, to the pronounced G”eek of the Universe”, the title of the biography by Amy Pascale. Taking a look at […]
SDCC Interview: Zach Lipovsky, director of Leprechaun: Origins
david j. moore chats with Zach Lipovsky, director of Leprechaun: Origins, at the San Diego Comic-Con… WWE and Lionsgate have teamed up to reignite the Leprechaun horror franchise with Leprechaun: Origins, starring WWE superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl, who plays the iconic title role. Director Zach Lipovsky, inspired by the works of Guillermo del Toro, intends […]
Comic Book Review – All-New Ghost Rider #5
Laura McCarthy reviews All-New Ghost Rider #5… ‘ENGINES OF VENGEANCE’ It’s the fight you’ve been waiting for: GHOST RIDER VS. a modified MR. HYDE. ROBBIE REYES’ violent neighborhood has become a full-blown urban battlefield. Can he save it? Will he want to? All-out action and a twist that will hit you at a 100mph! Um…well that kind of […]
Jamie Foxx to star as Mike Tyson in upcoming biopic
Having won an Oscar in 2005 for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the superb biopic Ray, Jamie Foxx has set his sights on his next acting challenge as boxer Mike Tyson. The Wolf of Wall Street and The Sopranos writer Terence Winter and Foxx’s own manager Rick Yorn are supposedly working on the project […]
Alex Kurtzman to direct The Mummy reboot
Alex Kurtzman, screenwriter of Transformers, Star Trek and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, is in final contract talks with Universal to direct the new Mummy reboot, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The writer, who has penned some very big blockbusters over the past few years with former partner Roberto Orci , is already on board the reboot […]
Movie Review – A Night at the Cinema in 1914
A Night at the Cinema in 1914, 1914 Directed by George Nichols, Fred Evans, Joe Evans and Laurence Trimble. Starring Charlie Chaplin, Roscoe Arbuckle, Peggy Pearce, Mabel Nomand, Florence Turner and Fred Evans. SYNOPSIS Fourteen short films to recreate a night at the cinema in 1914. It includes comedies, adventure films, travelogues and newsreels Some people […]