In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Arrow, Gotham, Constantine, Batman vs. Robin, Justice League: Gods and Monsters, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Black Widow, The Incredible Hulk, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Daredevil, A.K.A. […]
Ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies By Director Influence
Harri Knight-Davis ranks the MCU by level of director influence… The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a gigantic phenomenon. With its 29th film now in cinemas and seventh Disney+ show fast approaching, it can be easy to roll up to the next MCU instalment with the expectation of action-packed, comedy-filled bonanzas. However, behind every Marvel […]
More Epic Moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Red Stewart presents more epic moments in the MCU… No one can say for certain what will be remembered decades down the line, but those of us who live in the present recognize that superhero movies present plenty of blockbuster moments that send chills down our spines. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, being the biggest juggernaut […]
Mark Ruffalo talks the Hulkbuster suit and a solo Hulk movie, “it’s a tough nut to crack”
Mark Ruffalo is set to “suit up” once again as Bruce Banner a.k.a. The Incredible Hulk in Avengers: Age of Ultron this April. One of the upcoming treats for fans will be a showdown between Hulk and Iron Man’s Hulkbuster armour – which Ruffalo has revealed was designed by Banner himself. “Hulk is the kind of […]
Mark Ruffalo was initially worried about Thor: Ragnarok “breaking” the Marvel Cinematic Universe
It’s quite possible that Thor: Ragnarok is Marvel’s wildest movie to date. Critics seem to agree that the film is a wild departure from the MCU’s established formula. On paper, the concept must have seemed absolutely bonkers, and that wasn’t lost on star Mark Ruffalo. The actor, talking to Collider, the Hulk actor reveals that […]
Lou Ferrigno wasn’t a fan of Avengers: Endgame and Smart Hulk
Avengers: Endgame may have been a resounding success with fans and audiences, but it seems that not everyone was impressed by Marvel Studios’ superhero epic, as the original Incredible Hulk himself Lou Ferrigno has spoken of his disappointment with the film and its portrayal of the Green Goliath as ‘Smart Hulk’. “What’s happening is that […]
The Marvel Cinematic Universe Ranked
Chris Cooper ranks the Marvel Cinematic Universe… The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is now at twelve films. It’s huge, with connecting story lines and teases stretching out for years to come. Ant-Man marks the end of Marvel’s ‘Phase Two’, with ‘Phase Three’ kicking off with Captain America: Civil War next year. You know how the internet […]
Tim Roth says the Abomination was considered for Avengers: Age of Ultron
Despite The Incredible Hulk not being as well received as some of Marvel Studios’ movies, it seems that the villain was considered to make another appearance in Avengers; Age of Ultron. In an interview with Crave Online to promote his new movie Selma, Tim Roth was asked about his role as the Abomination and if […]
Edward Norton pitched The Incredible Hulk as a dark multi-part story like The Dark Knight
Edward Norton, who starred as the Hulk in the 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, originally pitched a dark two-part epic, not unlike The Dark Knight in tone. Before Mark Ruffalo made the Hulk role his own, Edward Norton starred as the character in the MCU’s only Hulk solo film, The Incredible Hulk. The film isn’t remembered […]
Disney+ to include classic Marvel animated series including X-Men and Spider-Man
The upcoming Disney+ streaming service is reportedly set to include fan-favourite comic book animated series as part of the launch offerings. According to the Disney+ Updates Twitter (via @gjkooijman, who is is currently beta testing the service in The Netherlands), the streaming service will include Spider-Woman (1979), Spider–Man (1981), Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1982), […]
