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 […]
EXCLUSIVE – Andrew Tarbet wants to star in Marvel’s Alpha Flight
On the red carpet at last night’s World Premiere of Exodus: Gods and Kings, Flickering Myth caught up with Canadian actor Andrew Tarbet, who plays Aaron in the movie, to talk to him about upcoming projects. Being that he is starring alongside a superhero (Christian Bale) and a supervillain (Ben Kinglsey), we asked him if […]
EXCLUSIVE: Ben Kingsley gives an update on The Mandarin
WARNING – Spoilers for Iron Man 3… At a rather chilly World Premiere for Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings, Flickering Myth had the chance to catch up with Sir Ben Kingsley to ask him about the latest on Trevor Slattery/The Mandarin. SEE ALSO: Protests at the Exodus: Gods and Kings world premiere over Ridley Scott’s […]
Evangeline Lilly says Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man “would have stuck out like a sore thumb” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Ahead of the release of The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, Buzzfeed caught up with Evangeline Lilly, during which they managed to quiz the actress on her upcoming role in Marvel’s Ant-Man, during which she shared her thoughts on Edgar Wright’s vision for the project, stating that it “would have stuck out like […]
More from Hugo Weaving on a potential Red Skull return for Captain America: Civil War
A few days ago, Captain America: The First Avenger star Hugo Weaving was asked about the possibility of him returning as the Red Skull in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War, with his reponse that “we’ll just have to wait and see” seemingly indicating that he’d softended his stance towards another outing in the Marvel Cinematic […]
The Week in Spandex – Batman, Wonder Woman, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, The Fantastic Four, X-Men: Apocalypse, The Flash / Arrow, Constantine and more
Our weekly round-up of the latest news and talking points from the world of screen superheroes, including Batman, Wonder Woman, Justice League Dark, The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, Gotham, Constantine, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Agent Carter, Big Hero 6, The Fantastic Four, X-Men: Apocalypse and more…. It’s […]
Hugo Weaving says “we’ll just have to wait and see” about Red Skull return for Captain America: Civil War
Back in 2012, Hugo Weaving spoke about the chances of a return to the role of the Red Skull for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, stating that while he had a multi-picture deal it was “not something I would want to do again” and “I think I’ve done my dash with that sort of film.” […]
First official synopsis for The Fantastic Four
We’ve seen absolutely nothing in the way of promotional material from 20th Century Fox’s superhero reboot The Fantastic Four, but we do now have an official synopsis for the Josh Trank-directed film, which has made its way online via Rotten Tomatoes. Of course, this being The Fantastic Four, it’s giving very, very little away… The […]
Marvel announces Ultron Forever
As well as menacing Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in May’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, the fearsome AI is set to return to the pages of Marvel Comics next year for a new three-part arc from Al Ewing and Alan Davis entitled Ultron Forever, which will play out in Avengers: Ultron Forever #1, New Avengers, Ultron Forever […]