In less than a month, Marvel Studios will unleash its latest superhero franchise as Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the role of the Sorcerer Supreme in Doctor Strange. However, speaking to Empire, the British actor has revealed that he almost missed out due to his commitments to a stage production of Hamlet. “[I] really did think I […]
Marvel submits Captain America: Civil War for awards consideration
It’s been reveled that last Friday (Sept 23rd), Marvel held a “for your consideration” screening of Captain America: Civil War – officially putting it forward for awards season. Several Marvel Cinematic Universe movies – including Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Captain America: The Winter Solider, and Guardians of the Galaxy […]
Suicide Squad’s Jai Courtney says DC is “still the bad guy” in the Marvel v DC war
Having passed $700 million worldwide, it would be hard to call Suicide Squad a complete flop, but that doesn’t stop people focusing on the negative reaction the film got upon its release, which further fueled the Marvel vs. DC debate. Speaking with Batman-News, Captain Boomerang himself Jai Courtney spoke about the rivalry, and how the […]
Make Yours Marvel with Eaglemoss Collections
Earlier this month we brought you a look at the range of DC goodies from Eaglemoss Collections, but if you’re more of a Marvel person you need not feel left out as there’s also a rather splendid selection of collectibles on offer for fans of the House of Ideas. The Classic Marvel Figurine Collection Way back […]
The Russos considered killing an Avenger in Captain America: Civil War
In the build up to the release of Captain America: Civil War there was a lot of speculation as to whether Marvel would follow the Civil War comic book story arc with the death of Captain America, while one rumour even suggested that death scenes had been filmed for Falcon, War Machine and Scarlet Witch. […]
Marvel launching Star Wars: Classified ongoing comic book series
With Star Wars: Darth Vader set to end next month, Marvel has announced that it is launching a new ongoing series in December entitled Star Wars: Classified. The new series will join the main Star Wars title and Star Wars: Poe Dameron as Marvel’s third ongoing Star Wars series, and will see Darth Vader writer […]
Sam Neill reuniting with Taika Waititi (and Jeff Goldblum) on Thor: Ragnarok
Hunt for the Wilderpeople star Sam Neill has revealed in an interview with Shortlist that he’s reuniting with director Taika Waititi on next year’s Marvel threequel Thor: Ragnarok. “Oddly enough, I’m not really allowed to say this, and I can’t tell you what it is [but] I did a couple of days on Thor, just […]
The Week in Spandex – Time-Warner chief says DC has room for improvement, Avengers: Infinity War plot details, Marvel planning Phase Four, Poison Ivy’s transformation and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Justice League, Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Gotham, The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, The LEGO Batman Movie, Batman: The Animated Series, Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians of […]
Hugo Weaving on playing the Red Skull and whether he’d be open to a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Back in 2012, Hugo Weaving reflected on his role as the villainous Red Skull in Captain America: The First Avenger, suggesting that “it’s not something I would want to do again.” Now, in an interview with Yahoo!, the actor has been talking more about his experience in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stating that he enjoyed portraying […]
Disney’s Bob Iger reveals that discussions are underway for the next decade of Marvel movies
With Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe laid out through to the as-yet-untitled Avengers 4 in May 2019, it seems that discussions are now underway for the fourth phase of the Marvel’s superhero movie slate, with Disney CEO Bob Iger revealing that they are beginning to map out the next decade of releases. “We had […]
