Noah Hawley, the creator of FX’s Legion, is still talking with Marvel Studios about a Doctor Doom movie. When Disney made the purchase of the 20th Century Fox, it was assumed that Noah Hawley’s planned Doctor Doom movie would be scrapped, but according to the Legion showrunner, discussions are still ongoing. Speaking to THR, Hawley […]
Fox’s Marvel projects “are being evaluated” by Disney and Marvel
With The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox completing last month, Marvel Studios regained the rights to its various X-Men and Fantastic Four characters, meaning that the Marvel Cinematic Universe now has full access to (almost) all of the publisher’s inventory of superheroes and supervillains. As yet, there’s been no indication as to […]
X-Men producer confirms Fox’s Marvel movies are on hold, The New Mutants in limbo
As Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox’s film and TV assets draws ever closer towards completion, X-Men producer Lauren Shuler Donner has confirmed the recent rumours that Fox’s various Marvel movie projects are now on hold. “It’s all in Disney’s playground and they get to decide,” said Shuler Donner when asked about the status of […]
Fox reportedly pulls the plug on X-Force, Gambit, Doctor Doom and more ahead of Disney takeover
As we are quickly approaching the conclusion of Disney’s Fox takeover, it should come as no surprise that we are slowly learning more as to what the deal will entail. One aspect that fans are eagerly awaiting is the introduction of some of Marvel’s most popular characters into the Marvel Cinematic Continuity. Alongside obvious heavy […]
Noah Hawley’s Doctor Doom script is written but the Fox sale leaves the project uncertain
During last year’s San Diego Comic-Con International it was announced that Legion creator and showrunner Noah Hawley was turning his attention to another Marvel project, developing a Doctor Doom solo film for 20th Century Fox which would put the spotlight on the iconic comic book villain. Since then, it has been revealed that Fox is […]
Nicolas Cage believes he would make a “great” Joker
Nicolas Cage believes that he would be a “great” Joker and that the part would be the “perfect” role for him. Jokers seem to be coming thick and fast these days, Jared Leto has mostly recently inhabited the role in Suicide Squad, Joaquin Phoenix is being mentioned for the solo Joker movie, and now Nicolas […]
Noah Hawley on his Doctor Doom movie plans and Legion future with Disney’s impending takeover
Last summer during the San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Legion creator Noah Hawley would be taking on the reins of a Doctor Doom solo movie for 20th Century Fox. Despite the impending Fox acquisition by Disney, Hawley has confirmed that he remains in development on the project, and now he’s shed a little […]
The Week in Spandex – Avengers 4 wraps filming, Gambit loses another director, The New Mutants delayed, Justice League extended cut rumours and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, Spider-Man: Homecoming 2, Silver & Black, Venom, Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man 3, Black Widow, Captain America: Civil War, Runaways, Inhumans, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Gambit, Deadpool 2, The New Mutants, Kitty Pryde, Doctor Doom, Justice League, Shazam, Wonder Woman, […]
Noah Hawley gives an update on his Doctor Doom movie following Disney’s Fox takeover
During last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Legion showrunner Noah Hawley would be developing a Doctor Doom movie for 20th Century Fox. Of course, circumstances have changed dramatically since then, with The Walt Disney Company agreeing a takeover of Fox’s movie and TV assets, which means that both the Fantastic Four and […]
The Week in Spandex – Justice League, Flashpoint, Batgirl, Arrowverse Crossover, Avengers: Infinity War, The Punisher, X-Men: Dark Phoenix and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Justice League, Aquaman, Flashpoint, Shazam, The Batman, Nightwing, Batgirl, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Gotham, Watchmen, Harley Quinn, Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, The Punisher, Luke Cage, […]