Rounding up yesterday’s big news stories…STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI TO REVISIT CLASSIC PLANETSAs we await the first trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the folks at Making Star Wars is reporting that the latest chapter in the Sequel Trilogy will see us returning to three classic planets in Tatooine, Mustafar and Endor. Tatooine […]
Sony announces Black Cat and Silver Sable Spider-Man spinoff movie
Not content with extending its Spider-Man universe with a Venom movie, Sony is reportedly dusting off another long-gestating spinoff, with THR reporting that the studio is officially moving forward with a Black Cat and Silver Sable spinoff.The project was first announced as a spinoff from The Amazing Spider-Man back in 2014, and the studio has […]
Iron Fist Season 1 Episode 6 Review – ‘Immortal Emerges from Cave’
Shaun Munro reviews the sixth episode of Iron Fist… Iron Fist‘s sixth episode is directed by Wu-Tang Clan leader and martial arts aficionado RZA (who, in a probably-not-too-coincidental turn, directed 2012’s entertaining martial arts flick The Man with the Iron Fists), and what a difference it makes to have a clear fan of the genre putting his all […]
Michael Pena confirms his return for Ant-Man and the Wasp
Actor Michael Pena has confirmed that he will be returning to the MCU for Ant-Man and the Wasp.Stealing plenty a scene during the first Ant-Man film back in 2015, actor Michael Pena, after a bit of confusion, has confirmed he will indeed be returning to the role of Luis for the sequel.Pena initially seemed unsure […]
Michael Shannon emerges as frontrunner to play Cable in Deadpool 2
There have been several names floating around in regards to the role of mutant mercenary Cable in David Leitch’s Deadpool 2, the sequel to last year’s Ryan Reynolds led superhero movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nocturnal Animals actor Michael Shannon has emerged as the frontrunner for the role. This seemingly confirms a report made a couples week that […]
Alternative Vader scene from Rogue One, Ewan McGregor on Obi-Wan, Deadpool and X-Force, Coming to America sequel – Daily News Roundup
Rounding up yesterday’s big news stories…BE CAREFUL NOT TO CHOKE ON YOUR ASPIRATIONSDisney and Lucasfilm delivered one of – if not the – greatest Darth Vader moments with his final scene in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and screenwriter Gary Whitta has revealed that his original draft of the script featured an alternative scene, […]
Iron Fist co-creator responds to white-washing criticism
Ever since Game of Thrones actor Finn Jones was cast as Marvel hero Danny Rand in Netflix’s Iron Fist, the series has faced some backlash for not casting an Asian actor in the title role.Iron Fist was created in 1974 by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane during the pop culture trend of martial arts heroes and movies. With […]
Iron Fist Season 1 Episode 5 Review – ‘Under Leaf Pluck Lotus’
Shaun Munro reviews the fifth episode of Iron Fist… An unexpected sojourn into New York’s grim heroin trade presents a disturbing, propulsive start for Iron Fist‘s fifth episode, bringing a welcome grit to the table that’s been largely missing from the series so far. Character development has been a real bugbear up to this point, but […]
WATCH: All Iron Fist Easter eggs and Defenders references
Iron Fist rounds out the origin stories leading up to The Defenders (which also consists of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage), and while the show is getting a somewhat negative critical reception, it does contain a ton of hidden references and Easter eggs for eagle eyed fans to notice. Fortunately, YouTuber Mr Sunday Movies has compiled everything […]
Deadpool 2 writers say “it’s been phenomenal” working with new director David Leitch
For those worried or unsure of what to think regarding Tim Miller departing as the director on Deadpool 2, being replaced by John Wick helmer David Leitch, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have some positive words of reassurance on the shakeup.Speaking to IGN, the duo said: “It’s been phenomenal, David has his own, you know, […]