As we near towards the end of 2015 (only a few weeks left before Christmas folks), we look towards 2016 and one of its biggest releases: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. We’ve had a synopsis for the movie already, but German cinema chain Odeon have posted a possible new synopsis for the movie on their […]
Ralph Fiennes to voice Alfred in The LEGO Batman Movie
Ralph Fiennes has become the latest addition to the cast of The LEGO Batman Movie, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the British actor has joined the animated movie as Bruce Wayne’s trusty butler Alfred Pennyworth. The LEGO Batman Movie will see Will Arnett reprising his role from The LEGO Movie as the Caped Crusader, […]
Nicole Kidman in talks to join Wonder Woman
With filming on Wonder Woman slated to get underway this month, The Wrap is reporting that Oscar winner Nicole Kidman is in talks with Warner Bros. about joining the Amazon Princess’ 2017 solo movie. According to the site, Kidman’s role is yet to be confirmed, although speculation suggests she could be playing Hippolyta, Queen of […]
The Week in Disappointment – Iron Fist, The Punisher, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Man of Steel, Deadpool, The Walking Dead, Ghostbusters, Spider-Man
Anghus Houvouras with this week’s disappointments from the entertainment world… “Rumour: Marvel to replace Iron Fist Netflix series with The Punisher” Let’s start with he week’s most disappointing news. The Iron Fist Netflix series potentially getting scrubbed for a Punisher series. Marvel has been trying to get Punisher right for ages. And after seeing Daredevil, […]
The Week in Spandex – Suicide Squad, Justice League, Batman, Civil War, Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Deadpool, Jessica Jones, The Punisher, Supergirl, Constantine and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Batman, Man of Steel, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Gotham, The Flash, Arrow, Constantine, Captain America: Civil War, Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Ant-Man, Spider-Man, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, The […]
Rumoured plot details for Ben Affleck’s solo Batman movie
Despite Ben Affleck’s recent comments suggesting he’s yet to get involved with a solo Batman movie, rumours persist that Affleck and DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns are busy developing a feature for the DC Extended Universe incarnation of The Dark Knight. Fresh from their rumoured plot details about 2017’s Wonder Woman, the folks at Joblo […]
Matt Ryan on returning to the role of Constantine for Arrow
Following NBC’s cancellation of Constantine back in May, The CW stepped in to bring the supernatural detective back to the big screen, with Matt Ryan set to reprise the role of John Constantine for a guest appearance in this Wednesday’s episode of Arrow, entitled ‘Haunted’ [check out a trailer and promo here and some images here]. […]
BD Wong to play Professor Hugo Strange in Gotham, Kristen Hager cast as Nora Fries
Earlier this week it was announced that Nathan Darrow (House of Cards) is set to play Dr. Victor Fries – a.k.a. Mr. Freeze – in the second season of Gotham, and now USA Today has revealed that Jurassic World’s BD Wong has secured the role of another iconic DC villain, Professor Hugo Strange. Gotham’s version […]
David Ayer says Suicide Squad is “the Comic Book Movie 2.0”
Over the past few days Empire Magazine has been treating us to a variety of Suicide Squad images, giving us a new look at the majority of the members of Task Force X, as well as Jared Let’s Joker [keep up to date with all the images here]. Now we have some comments from director […]
David S. Goyer defends Superman’s killing of General Zod in Man of Steel
During an interview with the Nerdist Podcast (via IndieWire), screenwriter David S. Goyer has been speaking about the controversial climax to the showdown between Superman and General Zod in 2013’s Man of Steel, which saw Kal-El putting an end to Zod’s rampage by snapping his neck. The decision to have Superman kill his foe has […]