Tom Jolliffe looks at Marvel’s Phase Four, and what the box office expectations might be… In the wake of the announcement of Marvel’s next phase of superhero movies, and off the back of a run of billion dollar home runs (including the two gargantuan grosses of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame) what can the […]
Hobbs & Shaw and Deadpool 2 director wants to helm Marvel’s Blade
David Leitch, the director behind the recently released Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, would like to direct the upcoming Blade movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In a recent interview with Screenrant.com, Leitch stated he would like to work on the new Marvel project and working with the lead, Mahershala Ali: “Mahershala is such […]
Wesley Snipes reacts to Blade being rebooted for the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Former Blade actor Wesley Snipes has shared his thoughts on Blade being rebooted and recast for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Before the MCU was a thing, Wesley Snipes was busy doing his thing as the vampire hunter Blade on the big screen and discussion of bringing the character back has existed ever since. Well, it’s […]
Kevin Feige confirms that Blade, Black Panther 2, Guardians Vol. 3, Captain Marvel 2 and Fantastic Four will come in Phase Five
Having brought the Infinity Saga to an end with Avengers: Endgame (now officially the biggest movie of all time) and Spider-Man: Far From Home, Marvel Studios took to Hall H of the San Diego Comic-Con International yesterday to announce its Phase Four slate to the world. During the panel, it was announced that Black Widow, […]
Comic Book Preview – Wolverine vs. Blade Special #1
Marvel pits Logan against Eric Brooks this week with Wolverine vs. Blade Special #1, and we’ve got a preview of the issue for you here; check it out… Two of the deadliest hunters ever to have stalked the night face off! Wolverine vs. Blade – ’nuff said! Wolverine Vs. Blade Special #1 is out on […]
New Line Cinema wanted to cast a white actor as Blade
While 2000’s X-Men is widely credited as launching the Marvel-era of movies – and indeed, the modern superhero movie – that honour actually falls to 1998’s Blade, which saw Wesley Snipes taking on the role of Marvel’s vampire-hunter Eric Brooks. With the film celebrating its 20th anniversary, EW has been chatting to Snipes and screenwriter […]
Aquaman director James Wan wanted to reboot Blade
James Wan, the director of Aquaman, once pitched a Blade reboot. These days James Wan is busy promoting his new film Aquaman for Warner Bros. and DC, his first foray into comic book movies. But this wasn’t the start of Wan’s interest in the genre. According to Wan, in a recent interview with the Happy […]
From Predator to Upgrade: The Best Action Horror Films
EJ Moreno on the best action horror films… With a new Predator film on the horizon, viewers will get the treat of another entry into the obscure action/horror sub-genre. While there are plenty of movies to include in this list and the sub-genre, it isn’t easy to define. What makes something an action/horror film? For […]
Wesley Snipes has teased two future Blade projects
Wesley Snipes has revealed that discussions have been had with Marvel regarding the future of Blade, teasing two future projects. With superheroes and Marvel, in particular, being bigger than ever and the MCU always looking for new additions to the roster, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility to see someone like Blade […]
When Sun-Block Spoiled Greatness: Blade is 20 Years Old
Tom Jolliffe looks back at Blade, after it turns 20… I remember it well. I remember it like it was only 10 years ago in fact, but it’s not. It has been 20 years. A tired action genre. A few brief flashes of excitement here and there. Schwarzenegger and Stallone were tiring and in their […]