Commenting on the Critics with Simon Columb… Mike Fleming Jr writes for Deadline about a new Robin Hood film, this time titled Merry Men: “Hollywood’s infatuation with revisionist fairy tales shows no signs of abating. DreamWorks jumped into the fray last night by closing a mid-six figure against seven-figure deal for Merry Men, a pitch […]
The Week in Spandex – Iron Man 3, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Man of Steel, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Hulk and more
Our weekly round up of the latest stories from the world of screen superheroes, including Iron Man 3, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers 2, Ant-Man, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Crow, The Fantastic Four, Man of Steel, Justice League Dark, Kick-Ass 2, Arrow, Big Hero 6, Iron Man & Hulk: […]
Special Features – Talkin’ bout a Revolution
Victoria Welton looks forward to the UK premiere of Revolution… Coming to our Sky Channel this month is the new American sci-fi series, Revolution. Written by Eric Kripke, who also created Supernatural, it is set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic future. Some fifteen years prior an unknown phenomenon wiped out all the electricity on the planet […]
Movie Review – Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
Oz the Great and Powerful, 2013. Directed by Sam Raimi.Starring James Franco, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Joey King, and Bill Cobbs. SYNOPSIS: A small-time magician with dubious ethics is transported to the enchanting land of Oz, where he encounters three witches and is given the opportunity to transform himself into a […]
Special Features – Disney Cameos in Disney Movies That You May Not Have Noticed
Luke Owen with a selection of Disney cameos in Disney movies that you may not have noticed… Disney. They are a company who have been part of almost every single person’s childhood – I’d go as far as to say I don’t know a single person who didn’t watch their movies as part of their […]
David S. Goyer apparently working on the Man of Steel sequel
With Man of Steel just a few months away from release, more details about the film are beginning to emerge, and we heard just this week that Warner Bros. have been holding private screenings to gauge reaction, all of which has been thus far been positive. In light of this, it is now rumored that […]
Comic Book Review – Batman, Incorporated #8
Oliver Davis reviews Batman, Incorporated #8… [Holy spoilers, Batman!] It’s the beginning of the end, and not just for Batman, Incorporated. Although the issue number reads ‘eight’, the true count is more around 16-18. This title has remained unaffected by that whole ’52’ business in all but its numbering. Before DC’s universe-wide revamp, Batman, Incorporated […]
Sons of Anarchy Season 5 – Episode 4 Review
Paul Risker reviews the fourth episode of Sons of Anarchy season 5… Now we wait on Jax to fulfil his promise and avenge his best friend… But as always the show exudes a sense of patience, and a willingness to allow the inevitable to come to fruition in its own time. Sutter understands there is […]
Movie Review – 21 and Over (2013)
21 and Over, 2013. Directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore.Starring Justin Chon, Miles Teller, Sarah Wright, and Skylar Astin. SYNOPSIS: The night before his big medical school exam, a promising student celebrates his 21st birthday with his two best friends. Every year we get at least one or two films about teens or college […]
The Boy Wonder or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Death of Comic Characters
In the wake of the latest issue of Batman Incorporated, Anghus Houvouras discusses the death of comic book characters (spoilers ahead)… If you haven’t already heard, writer Grant Morrison made waves this week after every major news outlet reported the newest Robin, Bruce Wayne’s son, would be dispatched with great prejudice in the latest issue […]
