Following the tragic news this morning of the passing of legendary singer David Bowie, James Gunn has taken to Facebook to mourn one of his idols. In his beautiful message, he notes that he was in conversation with Bowie’s people about him possibly having a cameo in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. “Just a […]
James Gunn clarifies comments about Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Infinity War
A few weeks back James Gunn spoke about Guardians of the Galaxy’s place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stating that he didn’t feel “beholden” to the Avengers storylines, and now – following Josh Brolin’s comments that Avengers: Infinity War will be “Thanos against everyone” – Gunn has reiterated his stance, suggesting that Guardians of the […]
Across the Shared Marvel Universe
Commenting on the Critics with Simon Columb… Variety’s Maane Khatchatourian covers James Gunn’s Facebook comments regarding shared movie universe building: “The director implies that franchises like “Star Wars,” “Iron Man,” “The Dark Knight” and even “Transformers” and “Twilight” are in the clear because they were conceived as single films and only grew into movie series […]
James Gunn on shared movie universes: “Studios are trying to grow trees without a strong seed”
These days studios seem to be falling over themselves to replicate the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Fox, Sony and Warner Bros. all looking to develop their own “shared” superhero universes, and even Universal Pictures getting in on the act with its iconic Monsters. Taking to Facebook, Guardians of the Galaxy director James […]
James Gunn talks Guardians of the Galaxy 2
During an interview with Comic Book Resources to promote the release of Guardians of the Galaxy on Blu-ray and DVD, director James Gunn has provided an update on his progress with Guardians of the Galaxy 2, as well as teasing how he plans to approach the cosmic Marvel sequel. “The whole story is written,” states […]
James Gunn says the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 post-credits scene has already been written
It’s seventeen months away, but James Gunn has revealed that the post-credits scene for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has already been scripted. Taking to Twitter, a fan asked if he was still thinking about when the director said that it’s already been written. One has to wonder whether they went over it during […]
James Gunn would like to direct the Shazam movie, but he can’t
James Gunn is an active member of social media and will often start discussion topics and interact with his fans on his Facebook page. During one such discussion, the Guardians of the Galaxy helmer was asked if he would be interested in directing one of the films in the upcoming DC Cinematic Universe, or if […]
James Gunn debunks Avengers: Infinity War Soul Stone fan theory
James Gunn, executive producer on Avengers: Infinity War, the director credited with bringing the Guardians of the Galaxy to the MCU and enthusiastic Twitter user, has debunked yet another fan theory through the social media platform. Trying to tie Gunn’s Guardian’s of the Galaxy: Vol 2 further into the upcoming Avengers blockbuster, one fan was sure that the whereabouts of […]
James Gunn contributed to the Guardians’ dialogue in Avengers: Infinity War
Whilst the Russo brothers have been open with the involvement of other MCU directors in regards to the process of putting together Avengers: Infinity War, which may just be the biggest super-hero film ever, it is unknown just how involved these directors have been in regards to the script-writing process. James Gunn, an executive producer on […]
James Gunn has confirmed a recently discovered Easter egg in Guardians of the Galaxy
James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy, has confirmed another Easter egg for the Marvel film. Guardians may be four years old now, and a sequel has come and gone, but fans are still pouring over the movie, looking for things they may have missed and Easter eggs planted by James Gunn (who has […]
