Over the past week we’ve discovered a hell of a lot of information about Sony’s struggles with the Spider-Man franchise as information continues to make its way online via the Guardians of Peace hack into the studio. If you’re struggling to keep track, first came the news that Marvel Studios had tried to reach a […]
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Activity Book returning in 2015!
We already know that Secret Wars is set for a return next year, and now Marvel Comics has announced that it will celebrate the epic event with Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Activity Book, delivering 160 pages of Secret Wars fun by collecting the original Secret Wars: The Crime of Centuries and Escape From Doom […]
The Week in Spandex – Spider-Man, Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange, Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, Krypton and more
Our weekly round-up of the latest news and talking points from the world of screen superheroes, including Spider-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, The Dark Knight Rises, Suicide Squad, The Flash, […]
Krysten Ritter talks Marvel’s Jessica Jones
Last week it was announced that Krysten Ritter (Breaking Bad) has secured the title role in Marvel’s second Netflix series Jessica Jones, and now the actress has shared a few thoughts on joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe during an interview with Cosmopolitan to promote her latest film Big Eyes. “I wasn’t [a comic book fan], […]
UPDATE: More details on Sony’s Spider-Man plans: The Sinister Six, Venom, Carnage and a potential new reboot
Earlier in the week it was reported via leaked emails from Sony that the studio received an approach from Marvel about adding Spider-Man to the cast of 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, as well as sounding out the possibility of bringing Sam Raimi back into the fold, an animated movie from Phil Lord and Chris […]
Morgan Freeman, Ken Watanabe and Bill Nighy reportedly approached for The Ancient One in Marvel’s Doctor Strange
Now that Benedict Cumberbatch has officially signed on to play Dr. Stephen Strange in 2016’s Doctor Strange, it seems that Marvel Studios and director Scott Derrickson are turning their attention to the supporting cast. According to Latino-Review, the studio has reportedly approached Morgan Freeman (The Dark Knight Rises), Ken Watanabe (Godzilla) and Bill Nighy (Pride) […]
Gerry Conway returns to Spidey for new series Amazing Spider-Man: Spiral
Marvel Comics has announced that Peter Parker will be taking on the criminal underworld this March as legendary Spidey writer Gerry Conway returns to the webhead along with blockbuster artist Carlo Barberi for an all-new tale of crime, corruption, and the dark corners of the Marvel Universe in Amazing Spider-Man: Spiral, a five issue series […]
Captain America: The Winter Soldier directors Joe and Anthony Russo will direct Avengers: Infinity War
As the fallout from the Sony hack continues, we now have some potential news concerning Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War, with leaked emails reportedly revealing that Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War helmers Anthony and Joe Russo will direct the two-part showdown between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Thanos. According to Overtice, […]
Five characters who could replace Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War
Anghus Houvouras with five characters who could replace Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War… One of the many interesting stories that came tumbling out of the massive Sony hack was negotiations between Marvel and Sony to borrow Spider-Man for next year’s third Captain America film that will tackle the Civil War storyline. In the comic, […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. showrunners discuss midseason finale revelations
Warning: Spoilers for the midseason finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. follow… Having teased the mysterious origin of Skye since the show’s premiere last year, last night’s midseason finale of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. finally revealed the true identity of Chloe Bennet’s character – and that of her father The Doctor, played by Kyle MacLachlan – […]