Several names were linked to the role of Doctor Stephen Strange before it was officially announced as Benedict Cumberbatch, including Joaquin Phoenix and Keanu Reeves. One of the names often rumoured was Ethan Hawke (Boyhood), which was only furthered when his Sinister director Scott Derrickson was announced to helm the movie. SEE ALSO – Benedict Cumberbatch […]
Marvel vs. DC: Arrow and Agent Carter showrunners compare notes
They may be representing competing comic book companies, but Arrow showrunner and Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim sat down to interview his wife Tara Butters, showrunner of Agent Carter, and her longtime writing partner Michele Fazekas for The Hollywood Reporter. The pair call the eight-episode run of Agent Carter “a blessing” and are very excited about a […]
Gambit and Assassin’s Creed get 2016 release dates as Planet of the Apes 3 gets delayed
Now that 20th Century Fox has broken Hollywood records and grossed an astounding $5.5 billion in 2014, the studio has set their plans in motion for upcoming releases. A slew of new release dates for upcoming films have been announced, including tentpoles Gambit, Assassin’s Creed, Planet of the Apes 3 and Fantastic Four 2, as well as a few smaller films. […]
Benedict Cumberbatch talks Doctor Strange
After returning to the role of Sherlock for the upcoming specials, Benedict Cumberbatch is then set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the lead role in 2016’s Doctor Strange, and during an interview with The Wall Street Journal the British star has spoken about the film, and what attracted him to it. “I don’t […]
Guardians of the Galaxy featured on the cover to Howard the Duck #2
Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso has taken to Twitter to debut the cover to Howard the Duck #2, which sees the Guardians of the Galaxy joining Howard for a “duck face selfie”… Howard the Duck #1 is set to arrive in March, from the creative team of writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Joe Quinones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL18yMRIfoszH_jfuJoo8HCG1-lGjvfH2F&feature=player_embedded&v=JoHXAqSnD5g
Casting call issued for The Amazing Spider-Man 3, Andrew Garfield and Dane DeHaan returning
Prior to the release of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Sony had slotted in release dates for The Amazing Spider-Man 3 in 2016 and The Amazing Spider-Man 4 in 2018. However, in the wake of the disappointing reception and box office returns for Marc Webb’s sequel, the decision was made to push the third movie back […]
Human-Sized version of the Ant-Man trailer teaser officially released
Yesterday Marvel Studios announced that it is to drop the first trailer for Ant-Man this coming Tuesday during Agent Carter on ABC by releasing an “ant-sized” teaser, and while several blurry, unofficial enlarged versions quickly sprung up, Marvel has now made available a “human-sized” version, which gives us our first look at the likes of […]
The Week in Spandex – Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, Agent Carter, Daredevil, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Spider-Man 3, Supergirl and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, Inhumans, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Agent Carter, Daredevil, A.K.A. Jessica Jones, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Spider-Man 3, Gotham, The Flash, Arrow, Constantine, Supergirl, Powers and more… Happy New Year all! Here […]
Gwyneth Paltrow thinks she could be replaced as Pepper Potts in Iron Man franchise by a younger actress
Gwyneth Paltrow has played the character of Pepper Potts on four occasions now in Iron Man, Iron Man 2, The Avengers and Iron Man 3, and while she’s interested in returning to the role again, it appears that she’s unsure about what the future holds and thinks she could find herself being replaced by a […]
Dubious rumour suggests Marvel has found Robert Downey Jr.’s replacement for Iron Man 4
Every now and then a rumour comes along from a completely dubious source, and despite the fact it screams “made up story”, said rumour quickly starts picking up traction online. Today is one of those days… According to reports, Marvel Studios has found its replacment for Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 4, and it […]