After the news that Tom Holland (The Impossible) would be our new Peter Parker/Spider-Man (having beaten 1500 other actors and screen tested with Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans), we’ve also got a small bit of news about the character’s role in Captain America: Civil War.Variety are reporting that Holland will only have a small […]
New Spider-Man Tom Holland screen tested with Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans for Captain America: Civil War
Last night we got the official confirmation that Tom Holland (The Impossible) would be the latest actor to bring Spider-Man to the big screen, kicking off with Captain America: Civil War next year.Holland beat out over 1500 other actors to land the role, and apparently screen tested with both Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man) […]
Adam Warlock villain Magus rumoured for Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1
According to SpoilerTV, casting auditions for Avengers: Infinity War – Part 1 are currently underway in Los Angeles, and one character up for grabs is Adam Warlock’s evil doppelganger, Magus.In the comics, Magus is Warlock’s bad side, and was released when Warlock claimed the Infinity Gauntlet and cleansed himself of all good and evil. Magus then set […]
Peter’d Out: Why I’m already bored with the Spider-Man reboot
After today’s casting news, Anghus Houvouras is already sick of the new Spider-Man reboot…There’s been so much pointless controversy over the direction of the new Spider-Man movie. Rallying cries for a different direction with the character. And with the countless directions Sony and Marvel could have gone with Spider-Man, they’ve opted for yet another reboot […]
Marvel launching new Captain Marvel comic book series from Agent Carter showrunners
Following on from news about the relaunched Spider-Man and Doctor Strange titles, Marvel has now announced via Comic Book Resources that Agent Carter showrunners Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas are set to take over from Kelly Sue DeConnick as writers of Captain Marvel for a relaunched ongoing series post-Secret Wars.“Carol is really meant to be […]
Tom Holland officially cast as Spider-Man, Jon Watts to direct solo film
After a long search and months of casting updates, Marvel and Sony have officially found their new friendly neighborhood Spider-Man: Tom Holland. The 19 year-old Wolf Hall and The Impossible alum has long been in the running for the role, having gone up against actors like Asa Butterfield, Judah Lewis, Matthew Lintz, Charlie Plummer and Charlie Rowe.Two weeks ago, news […]
Marvel relaunching Doctor Strange courtesy of Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo
Following on from the news of the Miles Morales-headlined Spider-Man series, Marvel has announced another of its upcoming ‘All New, All Different’ titles, with Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo set to reinvent the Sorcerer Supreme with the relaunched Doctor Strange.“None of Marvel’s other heavy hitters walk the same beat as Dr. Strange,” says Jason Aaron. […]
Stan Lee doesn’t want Peter Parker’s race or sexuality changed
Over the weekend, an email chain that leaked out of Sony showed that the deal between them and Marvel Studios comes with the demands that Peter Parker has to be white and heterosexual. This did cause a bit of a stir around the Internet, with people claiming Marvel and Sony are behind the times of […]
Marvel Animation to showcase Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Ultron Revolution and Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6 at Comic-Con
Over the weekend we got word that Marvel Television is set to showcase Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter at the San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 10th, and now we’ve also got details on the Marvel Animation Presents panel which will take place the following day.The Marvel Animation Presents panel is set to offer […]
UPDATE: Ava DuVernay will reportedly direct Black Panther
UPDATE: It looks like DuVernay is yet to sign on the dotted line, with Marvel’s Kevin Feige stating in an interview with THR that: “We’ve met with her for sure. We’ve met with a number of people for a number of movies. She has been one of them.”Selma helmer Ava DuVernay was first rumored for the gig […]
