Following on from today’s new images [check them out here], it seems we now have confirmation on the running time for Avengers: Infinity War, and as you might expect given that it will have a “payoff for every narrative thread” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far, the superhero blockbuster is going to clock in […]
Free Comic Book Day Review – Guardians of the Galaxy FCBD 2017
Tai Freligh reviews Guardians of the Galaxy FCBD 2017… First, blast off with Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and Groot as they head for the stars and right into an all-new ongoing series! Creators Gerry Duggan, Aaron Kuder and Ive Svorcina bring you over-the-top action and out-of-this-world adventure as the stage is set for May’s […]
Guardians of the Galaxy and Its Exploitation Influences
Ben Robins on Guardians of the Galaxy and its exploitation influences… Exploitation is a bit of a nasty word no matter the context, and in the movie world, it usually means something cheap and in many cases, derivative. It’s never properly been defined, and doing so here without page after page of background would prove […]
Doctor Who director has a “strong vision” for a She-Hulk movie
Before the appointment of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck as directors on Captain Marvel, one name who appeared on the shortlist to helm Marvel’s first female-led superhero movie was Rachel Talalay (Tank Girl, Doctor Who). However, Talalay has confirmed to Vice that she was never in talks with the studio for that project, but would […]
David Dastmalchian confirms Kurt return for Ant-Man and the Wasp
As Marvel gears up to go into production on the superhero sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp, actor David Dastmalchian has confirmed that he’ll be reprising his role as Kurt from the original film in the 2018 follow-up. “Peyton Reed is here and I just got a chance to speak with him the other day and […]
Marvel announces Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again
Marvel has announced that the Merc with a Mouth will be cutting a bloody swath through the Marvel universe’s greatest champions once again this July as Cullen Bunn and Dalibor Talajic unleash the all-new five-issue series Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again. “Writing [the original] Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe was such a blast for […]
Dark Knight III and The Wicked + The Divine top bestselling comic book and graphic novels of February 2016
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced the bestselling title of February 2016; it’s a rare victory for DC on the comic book front with the Dark Knight III: The Master Race #3 taking first place, while Image’s The Wicked + The Divine Vol. 3 led the graphic novel chart. Top ten bestselling comic books… 1. The […]
Daredevil Season 2 Episode 1 Review – ‘Bang’
Ricky Church reviews the first episode of Daredevil season 2… The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen is back after a stellar first season. Now that Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin is behind bars and Matt Murdock has fully donned the Daredevil costume, Hell’s Kitchen has never been better protected. However, new forces have come to the city […]
Zendaya joins Marvel and Sony’s Spider-Man reboot in key role
Deadline is reporting that actress and singer Zendaya (Shake It Up) has signed on for a key role in Sony and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man reboot. The site reveals that Zendaya is set to play a character called Michelle, and that it is unclear at this point whether she’ll be a love-interest for Peter Parker, who […]
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. reportedly looking likely for season 5 renewal
Its rating may have slumped following its move to the 10pm timeslot, but it seems that Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. may receive a stay of execution from ABC. According to Entertainment Weekly, it’s looking probable that the network will give Coulson and company a fifth season renewal, despite season four averaging a 0.75 rating in […]