Earlier this week the internet exploded with the rumour that Warner Bros. had handed Christopher Nolan the keys to a DC movie universe, with various reports circulating suggesting that Nolan would serve as producer on the studio’s long-rumoured Justice League adaptation, or that Christian Bale’s Dark Knight would team up with Henry Cavill’s Man of […]
Disney eyes an Oz The Great and Powerful sequel
With Oz The Great and Powerful hitting cinemas today (read our review here), Variety are reporting that Disney are planning on returning to the world again for a sequel with Mitchell Kapner (who wrote the first film) hired to start work. The movie is looking to make around $80 million this weekend State side so […]
Movie Review – Stoker (2013)
Stoker, 2013. Directed by Chan-wook Park.Starring Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Dermot Mulroney, Jacki Weaver, and Lucas Till. SYNOPSIS: After India’s father dies, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her unstable mother. She comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives and becomes increasingly […]
Comic Book Review – Detective Comics #18
Robb Ghag reviews Detective Comics #18… Following the aftermath of Death of the Family and Batman: Incorporated #8, we enter the Batman’s new chapter called “Requiem”. The fallout from Death of the Family has left Batman again the lone vigilante of justice. It’s been some time since I read a Batman story where one of […]
George Lucas says Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher have ‘pretty much’ signed on for Star Wars: Episode VII
First came the rumour that Harrison Ford had agreed to reprise the role of intergalactic scoundrel-turned-rebel hero Han Solo, then came word from Mark Hamill that he was in talks with Disney about returning as Luke Skywalker, followed by comments yesterday (subsequently put down as a joke by her rep) from Carrie Fisher stating she’d […]
Sons of Anarchy Season 5 – Episode 5 Review
Paul Risker reviews the fifth episode of Sons of Anarchy season 5… The war between two generations; the sins of the father; the future and staying alive… Three thematic devices featured in the latest episode of Sons of Anarchy… The opening of episode five is reminiscent of the season opener, featuring one in a long […]
Comic Book Review – Transformers Spotlight: Bumblebee
Luke Owen reviews the latest Transformers: Spotlight from IDW… ESCAPE FROM EARTH! Before Cybertron was reborn—BUMBLEBEE lead the Autobots on Earth. In this untold tale, he must take the reigns of command… and he’s got hundreds of rogue Decepticons standing between him and respect! Last month’s Transformers Spotlight on Decepticon icon Megatron was an absolutely […]
Comic Book Review – Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #14
Luke Owen reviews issue 14 of Transformers: More That Meets The Eye… THE RETURN OF OVERLORD! Locked in a secret cell underneath the Lost Light, hidden from the crew, a DECEPTICON psychopath is talking without opening his mouth… and an AUTOBOT with needles for fingers is about to make the biggest mistake of his life. […]
Oz the Great and Powerful London Press Conference Report
What makes the Wizard of Oz so great and powerful? Scott Davis reports from the Oz the Great and Powerful press conference, held in London last week…. Tomorrow across the UK sees the long-awaited released of Sam Raimi’s Wizard of Oz prequel, Oz the Great and Powerful. Last week saw the UK premiere of the […]
The Walking Dead Season 3 – Episode 11 Review
Piers McCarthy reviews the eleventh episode of The Walking Dead season 3… As always: major spoilers ahead. “You’re slipping, Rick. We’ve all seen it” growls Hershel at the start of episode 12. And he’s damn right, too – our hero’s mind is torn and he’s losing respect all round. Carl offers some guidance about relaxing […]