In the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, it is established that Rocket Raccoon has a pretty nasty backstory, having been “torn apart and put back together over and over and turned into some little monster”although details about the experiments that turned him into the gun-toting mercenary we all know and love are kept vague. […]
Scott Derrickson shares Doctor Strange artwork featuring Benedict Cumberbatch
Director Scott Derrickson (Sinister) has given Marvel fans an early Christmas present by Tweeting some artwork of Benedict Cumberbatch as the Sorcerer Supreme in the 2016 Phase Three release Doctor Strange, although he stopped short of confirming whether this is official promotional / concept art from the movie… SEE ALSO: Benedict Cumberbatch briefly talks Doctor […]
Marvel’s Alan Fine rips into The Amazing Spider-Man 2, says he wanted to burn the script
There’s been a lot of hate aimed towards Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from fans since its release earlier this year (and indeed, the studio’s overall handling of the Spider-Man franchise), and it seems the folks at Marvel weren’t too impressed with it either, even before cameras starting rolling on the Marc Webb-directed sequel! The […]
Jessica Drew swings into action for Spider-Woman #1
Whereas Edge of Spider-Verse #2 explored what would happen if Gwen Stacy acquired the powers of Spider-Man, the original female wall-crawler returns with a new Marvel series envisioned by writer Dennis Hopeless and artist Greg Land. Jessica Drew has been many things – agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., agent of S.W.O.R.D., Avenger and so much more. She’s […]
Benedict Cumberbatch talks Doctor Strange
After returning to the role of Sherlock for the upcoming specials, Benedict Cumberbatch is then set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the lead role in 2016’s Doctor Strange, and during an interview with The Wall Street Journal the British star has spoken about the film, and what attracted him to it. “I don’t […]
Benedict Cumberbatch announced as Doctor Strange
After much speculation and rumour surrounding Doctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch has officially been announced as having secured the role of the Sorcerer Supreme in the Phase Three Marvel movie. The film, directed by Scott Derrickson (Sinister) with Jon Spaihts (Prometheus) writing the screenplay, will follow the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a […]
Dan Stevens, Aubrey Plaza and Jean Smart join X-Men series Legion
Back in January it was announced that Rachel Keller (Fargo) had been cast in the upcoming X-Men TV series Legion, and now The Hollywood Reporter has word on three more additions to the show. Dan Stevens (The Guest) is set to play David Haller (who, in the comics at least, is the son of Charles […]
Channing Tatum talks Gambit movie
2016 is shaping up to be a big year for Fox and its X-Men franchise; not only do we get X-Men: Apocalypse and the long-awaited Deadpool, but the studio also has another spin-off in the works, with Channing Tatum set to take on the lead role in Gambit. Speaking to Empire in the latest issue […]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 5 Episode 17 Review – ‘The Honeymoon’
Danny Hale reviews the seventeenth episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 5… ‘The Honeymoon’ followed Fitz, Simmons and Yo-Yo on their lead to England while Coulson and Talbot continued to flee HYDRA with no means of getting home. This was a fast-paced, action heavy episode with some strong emotional beats that all brings the […]
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Crossbones’ Hazard Heist (76050) Review
Gary Collinson reviews LEGO Marvel Super Heroes – Crossbones’ Hazard Heist… With Captain America: Civil War launching Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe when it opens in UK cinemas this coming Friday, LEGO has unleashed three tie-in sets as part of its Marvel Super Heroes theme: Super Hero Airport Battle (76051), Black Panther Pursuit […]
