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Classic Daredevil villain Nuke to appear in Jessica Jones

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Although he’s listed as “NYPD Cop” on IMDB, Will Travel has revealed at the New York Comic Con that his role is seemingly much larger in Jessica Jones than originally let on. Speaking with IGN, Travel said that his character is called Simpson, and that he’s a Vietnam war vet who was part of the […]

Joe Robert Cole to pen Marvel’s Black Panther

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Black Panther, which will be released in the latter half of Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, may still be a few years away, but regardless, Joe Robert Cole is nearing a deal with Marvel to pen the film’s script.  If Cole’s name looks familiar, it’s probably because he was rumored to write Marvel’s […]

Iron Studios’ Cull Obsidian statue from Avengers: Infinity War revealed

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Iron Studios has unveiled its 1/10th scale Cull Obsidian polystone statue which is based the appearance of the Black Order member in the upcoming Marvel superhero epic Avengers: Infinity War; check it out here… SEE ALSO: Hot Toys’ Avengers: Infinity War Thanos Movie Masterpiece Series figure unveiled SEE ALSO: Avengers: Infinity War directors explain why Thanos wants […]

Marvel Television announces New York Comic Con schedule

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Marvel Television has announced its small screen plans for next month’s New York Comic Con, where it is set to showcase the Netflix series Jessica Jones and Daredevil, ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter, and the animated shows Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors, Avengers: Ultron Revolution and Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel Animation Presents Friday, […]

John Ridley gives a brief update on his Marvel TV show

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Back in April it was revealed that Oscar-winning producer John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, American Crime) is in development on a new Marvel television series for ABC. Since then, we’ve heard very little about the mystery project, but Ridley has offered up a brief update to AV Club. “The only thing I can say […]

The Marvel Cinematic Universe could see a LGBT character “in the next decade or sooner”

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Having come under criticism for a perceived lack of diversity, Marvel Studios looks to be taking steps to address that with Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which will include solo movies for Black Panther and Captain Marvel. However, while we may be seeing the expansion of black and female characters, the MCU is […]

Kenneth Branagh not in contention to direct Thor: Ragnarok

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Kevin Feige has been a busy man lately. Marvel Studios’ head honcho has been promoting the imminent theatrical release of the MCU’s next movie Ant-Man and during the press day Feige also revealed a bunch of information about some other upcoming Marvel flicks. After officially announcing Tom Holland as the new Spider-Man and that he […]

The Five Best Film Franchises

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Anghus Houvouras with the five best film franchises… As we continue to examine the state of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, it’s time to dole out a little love. We’ve looked at the Five Worst Film Franchises and Five Film Franchises on the Fence. It’s time for the Five Best Film Franchises. Yes, there are franchises that […]

Fox denies rumour that Fantastic Four rights are back at Marvel, still planning sequel

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Earlier today it was reported by Den of Geek that the rights to Fantastic Four had reverted to Marvel Studios, following yesterday’s news that Marvel has granted Fox permission to bring the X-Men to the small screen with two new TV series. Well, it looks like Den of Geek’s source was playing the guessing game, […]