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Arrow Season 4 Episode 5 Review – ‘Haunted’

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Jessie Robertson reviews the fifth episode of Arrow season 4… John Constantine, It’s been a Dog’s Age, mate… Bloodlust; it’s real – Sara is back; she’s only speaking in tongues and has murder in her eyes but she is back. The introduction of Bloodlust is an interesting concept and that, coupled with the mysticism surrounding […]

Comic Book Review – The Flash #7

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Tony Black reviews The Flash #7… “LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE” part 7! Still reeling from Godspeed’s devastating attack, the beleaguered Flash realizes that to defeat this menacing new foe he must take away the Speed Force power from Central City’s new citizen speedsters. There’s only one problem: they don’t want to give it back. Following the […]

Comic Book Review – Suicide Squad #3

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Tony Black reviews Suicide Squad #3… “THE BLACK VAULT” part 3! It looks like a well-deserved day off for the Suicide Squad—until things go off the rails when the bizarre energies of the dark sphere Amanda Waller’s team brought back slowly drive everyone in Belle Reve Penitentiary to acts of violent, bloody madness. Everyone except […]

Comic Book Review – Green Lanterns #7

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Tony Black reviews Green Lanterns #7… “THE GUN”! How can Jessica Cruz trust Simon Baz, when he doesn’t even trust the Green Lantern ring they both wear? The partners finally discuss the gun Simon carries and why! Having spent six issues with desperately fighting demonic space creatures to save the Earth, Green Lanterns scales back […]

Comic Book Review – The Flash #6

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Tony Black reviews The Flash #6… “LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE” part 6! You’ve seen glimpses of him. You’ve witnessed the carnage he’s unleashed on Central City. Now meet Godspeed, the super-speed serial killer who murders speedsters and steals their powers. Barry Allen is going to need help! Easily the darkest issue of Joshua Williamson’s excellent run […]

Comic Book Review – Hal Jordan & the Green Lantern Corps #4

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Tony Black reviews Hal Jordan & the Green Lantern Corps #4… “Sinestro’s Law” part 4! Sinestro’s grip on the universe tightens with Hal Jordan captured, as the two former partners edge closer to a final confrontation for control of the cosmos! After a few issues of treading water, Hal Jordan & the Green Lantern Corps finally […]

Ralph Fiennes to voice Alfred in The LEGO Batman Movie

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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

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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

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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, […]