Back in December it was reported that Cate Blanchett was wanted for a role in the upcoming Marvel sequel Thor: Ragnarok, with Mark Ruffalo subsequently supporting the rumour. And now director Taika Waititi has confirmed that the two-time Oscar winner is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Yes,” Waititi tells Wired when asked if the actress is […]
Ms. Marvel wins Best Series at the 2016 Angoulême International Comic Book Festival
The Angoulême International Comics Festival took place this past Saturday in France, with Marvel Entertainment the only American comic book publisher to be recognised, with Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal winning the prestigious Best Series award. “The whole Ms. Marvel team is honored to accept the Angouleme prize for best series,” states writer G. […]
Bryan Singer and Simon Kinberg think recasting Wolverine would be impossible
20th Century Fox faces the unenviable task of replacing Hugh Jackman as Wolverine following next year’s third solo movie, and speaking to Digital Spy both X-Men: Apocalypse director Bryan Singer and writer-producer Simon Kinberg have admitted that recasting the role would be “impossible.” “I do think you would want to figure out how to tell […]
Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad outpacing Marvel by 500% on social media interest
If social media engagement is any indication, 2016 is going to be a huge year for Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe, with Variety reporting that tracking across Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, YouTube and Wikipedia puts Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad a whopping 500% ahead of the superhero competition at the […]
A more intelligent Hulk teased for Thor: Ragnarok
It seems that everyone’s favorite green weapon of mass destruction might be going to some character changes starting with the upcoming 2017 MCU entry Thor: Ragnarok. Speaking on the subject with Hitflix, director Taika Waititi says “It’s interesting, because at the moment, there’s a big conversation that’s happening about how far to push that. Whether […]
Deadpool granted 15 certificate by the BBFC
With just 10 days to go until its UK release, the British Board of Film Classification has announced that 20th Century Fox’s X-Men spinoff Deadpool has been granted a 15 certificate, for “strong bloody violence, strong language and sex references.” The film was rated R by the MPAA for its release in the States, while it […]
Comic Book Review – Old Man Logan #1
Anghus Houvouras reviews Old Man Logan #1… Fifty years from now, Logan — the man who no longer calls himself Wolverine — will have endured many atrocities: The Marvel Universe’s villains will have banded together and rid the world of its heroes. Logan’s closest friend, Hawkeye, will have been murdered in cold blood right before […]
Ryan Reynolds says Deadpool got the green light within 24 hours of the test footage leaking
After more than a decade in development, 20th Century Fox finally gave the green light to Deadpool in 2014, after some early test footage leaked online and sent the internet into a frenzy. Appearing on The Graham Norton Show (via Comic Book), star Ryan Reynolds discussed the overwhelmingly positive fan reaction to the test footage, and revealed that it […]
James Gunn says Star-Lord’s father and the main villain have been cast in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 moving quickly towards production, having held a table read and rehearsals this past week, director James Gunn has been holding an impromptu Q&A with fans on Twitter. The talking point is Gunn’s announcement that the roles of Star-Lord’s father and the main villain(s) have been cast: https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/693178996469596160 As […]
The Week in Spandex – Deadpool, Wolverine, Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, The Defenders, Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Deadpool, Wolverine 3, Captain America: Civil War, Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Marvel’s Most Wanted, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, The Flash, […]
