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Todd McFarlane still planning new Spawn animated series

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A few years ago, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane revealed that he was developing a new animated series based upon his comic book character, even going so far as to unveil some early concept art for the potential show. McFarlane has of course since found the funding for his long-planned live-action feature film reboot, which is […]

The Week in Spandex – NYCC roundup, Justice League, Thor: Ragnarok, The Punisher, Runaways, Gambit, Constantine, Spawn and more

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Due to New York Comic Con, birthdays and anniversaries, it’s an abridged version of The Week in Spandex this week. Normal service will be resumed this coming Saturday… The big news from the weekend was of course the release of the latest trailer for Warner Bros.’ upcoming blockbuster Justice League, while on the DC front […]

Spawn reboot to shoot in February, Todd McFarlane wants “unfriendly, dark” Stan Lee cameo

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Now that he finally has funding in place thanks to Blumhouse Productions, Todd McFarlane has revealed that cameras will start rolling on his R-rated Spawn reboot this coming February. “It’s going to be dark and R-rated,” said McFarlane, noting that the $10 million-budgeted production won’t be R-rated like Deadpool “with a couple of F-bombs and […]

Jason Blum on Todd McFarlane directing the Spawn reboot

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After years in development, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane finally found a home for his long-planned big screen reboot of his classic comic book series back in July in Blumhouse Productions, with the studio granting McFarlane his wish to retain full creative control, as well as directing the project. Spawn will mark McFarlane’s directorial debut, and […]

The Week in Spandex – The San Diego Comic-Con Edition

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Rounding up all the big superhero news from the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International… Well, the dust has settled on another Comic-Con, and as you’d expect, we got plenty of news, trailers and other goodies from the ever-increasing slate of superhero movies and TV shows. While 20th Century Fox decided to keep its new X-Men […]

Todd McFarlane’s Spawn reboot finds a home at Blumhouse Productions

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After several years in development (and seemingly in limbo), Todd McFarlane’s Spawn reboot has found a home, with McFarlane announcing that he’s teaming with Blumhouse Productions to bring his character back to the big screen. “We’ve gone from the theoretical, we’re making movies,” McFarlane said. “Jasom Blumhouse. Spawn. Badass. R. It’s coming. Get ready for […]

Todd McFarlane says he won’t give up creative control over Spawn reboot

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For the past few years, Todd McFarlane has been providing regular updates on his progress with the screenplay for his planned Spawn reboot, although it never seems to move any closer towards becoming a reality. Well, speaking to Syfy Wire (via Bloody Disgusting), McFarlane has claimed that the slow progress isn’t down to a lack […]

The Week in Spandex – Warner Bros. shuffling DC slate, DCEU director rumours, Guardians of the Galaxy updates, Chris Hemsworth thought he was fired from Marvel

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at The Batman, The Flash, Green Lantern Corps, Gotham City Sirens, Suicide Squad 2, Justice League Dark, Man of Steel 2, Wonder Woman, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Black Lightning, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, Logan, X-Men: Apocalypse, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Supernova, Legion, Fantastic […]

Matthew Vaughn in talks for Man of Steel 2, Spawn reboot will be dark and nasty, new Doctor Who trailer, critics vs. fans and more – Daily News Roundup

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Rounding up yesterday’s big news stories… MAN OF STEEL 2 FINDS A DIRECTOR? We’ve known for a while that Warner Bros. has been developing a sequel to Man of Steel, and if rumours are to be believed, the studio may have found a director. According to reports, comic book movie regular Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, X-Men: […]