A few weeks ago Idris Elba came in for criticism from some Marvel fans for his comments about working on Thor: The Dark World, where he was quoted as saying that “it ripped his heart out” to find himself harnessed up in a green-screen studio as Heimdall after portraying Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2 Episode 10 Review – ‘What They Become’
Matthew Spencer-Skeen reviews the tenth episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 2… As Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D reached its midseason finale point, I found myself comparing this season with the last at their respective midway points. I think, in spite of its now far lower viewer ratings, this season has taken the show forward leaps and […]
Ryan Reynolds says Deadpool will be “made in a way the most critical of fanboys could embrace”
As 20th Century Fox and director Tim Miller gear up to go into production on Deadpool, leading man Ryan Reynolds has been speaking to Shortlist about his excitement over finally getting to realise the Merc With the Mouth’s solo movie. “I’m incredibly happy about it, we’ve got a director that understands that world, and writers […]
Ryan Reynolds talks Deadpool: “We get to make the movie we want to make”
As 20th Century Fox gears up to go into production on Deadpool ahead of its release next February, Ryan Reynolds has been speaking to MTV about reprising the role of Wade Wilson, and touching upon the budget of the Merc with the Mouth’s solo movie. “It’s been a long time, but it’s happened in the […]
Ryan Reynolds talks Deadpool, says the “debate rages on” over PG-13 or R rating
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly about his new film Woman in Gold, Ryan Reynolds offered up some comments on the long-gestating Deadpool movie, which is finally about to go into production after years of development hell. “It’s just how unusual he is,” said Reynolds when asked about the appeal of the character. “You understand […]
Ryan Reynolds hopes for an R-rated Deadpool
This time last year, the idea of a Deadpool movie just seemed like it was never going to come to fruition. But after the test footage leaked and fans petitioned, the Merc with a Mouth is finally getting his (proper) big screen debut next year with Ryan Reynolds in the leading role and directed by […]
Deadpool movie to start shooting in March
It looks like 20th Century Fox has finalised a start date for the Merc with the Mouth’s long-gestating solo movie, with Global News reporting that filming on Deadpool will get underway in March, with the studio booking two months at North Shore Studios in Vancouver. Deadpool is to be directed by Blur Studio chief Tim […]
James Gunn reveals David Bowie was potentially going to cameo in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Following the tragic news this morning of the passing of legendary singer David Bowie, James Gunn has taken to Facebook to mourn one of his idols. In his beautiful message, he notes that he was in conversation with Bowie’s people about him possibly having a cameo in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. “Just a […]
James Gunn clarifies comments about Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Infinity War
A few weeks back James Gunn spoke about Guardians of the Galaxy’s place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stating that he didn’t feel “beholden” to the Avengers storylines, and now – following Josh Brolin’s comments that Avengers: Infinity War will be “Thanos against everyone” – Gunn has reiterated his stance, suggesting that Guardians of the […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. showrunner confirms Avengers: Age of Ultron tie-in
Following a successful tie-in with this year’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, wit has now been confirmed that Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will follow suit with Avengers: Age of Ultron , tying in to Joss Whedon’s hotly-anticipated sequel as its second season draws to a close. “You should expect something,” executive producer Jed Whedon tells Entertainment […]
