In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank… Collected in The Punisher Vol. 4 #1-12 (Apr 2000- March 2001) Writer Garth Ennis Penciller Steve Dillon Inker Jimmy Palmiotti Letterer(s) Comicraft, Wes Abbott, Richard Starkings Colorist Chris Sotomayor Editor(s) Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Quesada For […]
Ancient hero meets modern world in Marvel’s ‘All New, All Different’ Hercules
This November, the world’s first super hero is back in the game in Hercules #1 from fan-favorite writer Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians 3000) and artist Luke Ross (Hulk, Secret Avengers), whcih is set to blast out of the gate with an explosive first issue that will show the world why he set […]
Constance Zimmer joins Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Constance Zimmer (Entourage, House of Cards) is set for a recurring guest role in the third season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. The site reports that Zimmer will play the head of a mysterious government agency which crosses paths with Coulson (Clark Gregg) and S.H.I.E.L.D. as it seeks out new […]
Simon Kinberg talks X-Men crossovers and Apocalypse’s look
Over the past couple of days Simon Kinberg has been speaking about the status of the Fantastic Four sequel [see here], as well as confirming that there’s been talk of a second Deadpool movie [see here]. Bow we have more comments from the writer-producer, this time concerning the possibility of Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a […]
Marvel’s Damage Control comedy series in the works at ABC
Damage Control, a live-action single-camera comedy series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has just received a pilot script order over at ABC. The Daily Show writer and producer Ben Karlin is working on the show for the network. The show will be based on the comic book series of the same name, which centers around […]
Peyton Reed details the Thomas the Tank engine stipulations for Ant-Man appearance
During an interview with Film School Rejects, Ant-Man director Peyton Reed has spoken about the inclusion of Thomas the Tank Engine in the memorable climactic battle of the Marvel superhero blockbuster, discussing how the scene came about, and the conditions that were imposed by rights holder Mattel in order for Thomas to be included. “I […]
Rachel McAdams confirms talks with Marvel for Doctor Strange
Earlier this month it was rumoured that Rachel McAdams (True Detective) was in talks with Marvel Studios for the female lead in Doctor Strange, and now the actress has confirmed that she has had discussions about the Phase Three project. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, McAdams – McAdams was previously offered the role of Pepper […]
Gladiator returning for Daredevil season 2
It looks like Matt Gerald’s Melvin Potter – a.k.a. Gladiator – will be returning for the second season of Marvel’s hit Netflix show Daredevil, with the official Twitter account posting the following teaser image… Melvin Potter appeared in three episodes of Daredevil’s first season, starting out working for the Kingpin before crafting Matt Murdock’s new […]
Lea Seydoux offered female lead in Gambit opposite Channing Tatum
Deadline is reporting that Blue Is the Warmest Colour star Lea Seydoux has been offered the lead female role in upcoming 20th Century Fox comic book adaptation Gambit. Seydoux, who also stars in the new James Bond film Spectre , is said to have beaten out Rebecca Ferguson (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation) and Mad […]
Adam McKay open to scripting Ant-Man and the Wasp
Having stepped in to rewrite Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish’s screenplay after Wright’s departure from the project, Adam McKay has revealed that he’d be keen to return for the Ant-Man sequel Ant-Man and the Wasp, assuming if can work out schedule-wise. “I was talking to Paul Rudd about it the other day,” McKay tells THR. […]
