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We can add another name to the Black Widow director shortlist

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Having allegedly met with over 65 candidates, it was reported last month that Marvel Studios had narrowed its director shortlist for the planned Black Widow movie to three candidates in Cate Shortland (Berlin Syndrome), Amma Assante (Belle) and Maggie Betts (Novitiate). Well, it seems we may be able to add a fourth name to that list now, […]

Marvel reportedly narrows Black Widow director shortlist to three candidates

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It looks like Marvel could be close to announcing a director for its Black Widow solo movie, with Deadline reporting that the studio has narrowed its search to three potential candidates. If rumours are to be believed, Marvel has apparently met with over 65 potential filmmakers for the project, but it seems that Cate Shortland […]

Iron Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War Black Widow Battle Diorama Series statue revealed

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Following yesterday’s Hulk [see here], we now have a look at Iron Studios’ 1/10th scale Battle Diorama Series Black Widow statue which is based on the likeness of Scarlett Johansson in the Marvel superhero blockbuster Avengers: Infinity War. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $89.99 and is expected to ship November-January; take a […]

Marvel has reportedly met with more than 65 directors about the Black Widow movie

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In January, Marvel Studios tapped Jac Schaeffer (The Shower) to write a screenplay for a Black Widow solo movie, which we’ve since heard would be an Iron Man 2 prequel focussing on the origin of Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff. Earlier this week, a report surfaced stating that Marvel has been meeting with several female filmmakers including Deniz Gamze […]

Marvel has been meeting with several female filmmakers for Black Widow movie

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Back in January it was announced that Marvel Studios had hired Jac Schaeffer (The Shower) to pen a script for a Black Widow solo movie, and now comes word from THR that Marvel has been meeting with several potential directors. According to the site, the studio is keen to enlist a female filmmaker for Black Widow, […]

Predicting Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Liam Hoofe takes a look ahead at what movies we could possibly see in Marvel Phase’s Four… Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is currently riding high atop the summer box office, bringing us one step closer to the end of Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – with the current Thanos storyline set to […]

The Week in Spandex – Justice League, Shazam, Flashpoint, Wonder Woman 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, The Punisher, Deadpool 2, The Incredibles 2

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Justice League, Shazam, The Batman, Justice League Mortal, Wonder Woman 2, Flashpoint, Cyborg, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Black Lightning, Gotham, Batman: Gotham By Gaslight, The LEGO Batman Movie, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Widow, The Punisher, Daredevil, […]

The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, Female Marvel Team-Up, Justice League, Shazam, Marvel vs DC and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Captain Marvel, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, The Punisher, Inhumans, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Runaways, New Warriors, Deadpool 2, The Gifted, Justice League, Shazam, Black Adam, Flashpoint, Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Black Lightning, Krypton, […]

Avengers: Infinity War directors think a Black Widow movie is “crazy exciting”

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For years now there have been calls for Scarlett Johansson to headline her own Black Widow movie, and that took a huge step towards finally becoming a reality earlier this month when Marvel Studios tapped Jac Schaeffer (Nasty Women) to pen the script for a solo film for the Avenger. This is of course exciting news for fans […]

Blade Runner 2049 loses big, Wonder Woman 2 in trouble, Black Widow movie will happen and more – Weekend News Roundup

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BLADE RUNNER 2049 LOSES BIG Sometimes a movie can get the best reviews and great word of mouth, but it doesn’t connect with an audience. That was the story of 2017’s Blade Runner 2049, which grossed just over $240 million worldwide. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie needed to make at least $400 million […]