During an interview with James Horner Film Music (via CBR), composer James Horner has revealed why he opted against returning to score this year’s superhero sequel The Amazing Spider-Man 2, stating that the movie “ended up being so terrible” that he simply didn’t want to do it. “[Director Marc Webb] was very inexperienced and he […]
Why Marvel Studios owes James Bond
Commenting on the Critics with Simon Columb… With Star Wars and Jurassic World the previous week, the past seven days has revealed the cast for Bond 24, aka SPECTRE, alongside confirmation that Ryan Reynolds will return in the standalone X-Men movie Deadpool. We knew 2015 was going to be busy, but now we are seeing […]
Stan Lee to cameo in Marvel’s Agent Carter
During a 75 Years of Marvel Q&A this week, comic book legend Stan Lee has revealed that he’s set to make his customary cameo in ABC’s upcoming TV series Agent Carter, which is set to premiere on ABC in January. “Oh, by the way, I do have a cameo in a new show, a TV […]
The Week in Spandex – Suicide Squad, Doctor Strange, Deadpool, Ant-Man, Batman v Superman, Avengers: Age of Ultron, The Fantastic Four and more
Our weekly round-up of the latest news and talking points from the world of screen superheroes, including Suicide Squad, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Wonder Woman, Justice League Dark, The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, Constantine, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, Batman Versus Robin, Doctor Strange, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man, Captain America: […]
Peyton Reed announces that filming has wrapped on Ant-Man
Peyton Reed has taken to Twitter to announce that principal photography has wrapped on Marvel’s Ant-Man, with the director posting the following image to Twitter and telling us to “stay tuned”… could a teaser trailer be on the horizon, or at least some official stills? And that’s it! Principal photography on ANT-MAN is now complete. […]
Oscar Isaac comments on being cast as Apocalypse
Not only can Oscar Isaac be seen piloting an X-wing in next years Star Wars: The Force Awakens but he has also recently been cast in another big blockbuster as the titular villain in Bryan Singer’s X-Men: Apocalypse due out in May 2016. Isaac recently spoke to MTV at the Gotham Independent Films Awards about […]
Miles Teller responds to criticism of The Fantastic Four reboot
There’s been a lot said about the upcoming Josh Trank directed reboot The Fantastic Four in recent weeks since Toby Kebbell revealed some plot details about his character Dr. Doom, and most of it has been fairly negative. Speaking recently to MTV’s Josh Horowitz, Miles Teller – who plays leader of the group Reed Richards […]
UPDATE: Krysten Ritter confirmed to play Jessica Jones in Marvel’s Netflix series
Coinciding with the news that Benedict Cumberbatch will play Doctor Strange, Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) has reportedly nabbed the role of Jessica Jones in Marvel’s upcoming Netflix series of the same name according to Deadline. Ritter was said to be under consideration for the role alongside other actresses including Alexandra Daddario and Teresa Palmer. Apparently […]
Benedict Cumberbatch announced as Doctor Strange
After much speculation and rumour surrounding Doctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch has officially been announced as having secured the role of the Sorcerer Supreme in the Phase Three Marvel movie. The film, directed by Scott Derrickson (Sinister) with Jon Spaihts (Prometheus) writing the screenplay, will follow the story of neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a […]
Ryan Reynolds confirmed for Deadpool return
Ryan Reynolds has taken to Twitter to confirm that he’s set to reprise the role of Wade Wilson from X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2016’s solo Deadpool movieby posting the following teaser image with the caption “It’s Chimichanga Time”… Deadpool is reporting that Reynolds is closing a deal with Fox to return for the film, which […]