Anghus Houvouras on how Marvel and DC fan the flames to sell comics… The classic age of comics were called ‘The Golden Age’. Pretty much from the moment Superman showed up hurling an Edsel at criminals. The Silver Age was ushered in when DC created a brand new Flash passing the mantle to Barry Allen. […]
Mel Gibson talks superhero movies, says he turned down the role of Odin in Thor
During an appearance at Cannes to promote his new film Blood Father, Mel Gibson spoke to The Guardian, during which the conversation drifted towards superhero movies, and whether Gibson himself has ever been offered a role. “Yeah, long time ago, to play Thor’s dad, but I didn’t do it,” he replied, before sharing his opinion […]
Marvel announces Thor: Ragnarok cast, including new additions Cate Blanchett, Tessa Thompson, Jeff Goldblum and Karl Urban
Marvel Studios has officially announced the cast for Thor: Ragnarok, with Cate Blanchett (Carol), Jeff Goldblum (Independence Day: Resurgence), Tessa Thompson (Creed) and Karl Urban (Star Trek Beyond) all set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the God of Thunder’s third solo outing. As previously rumoured, Blanchett is set to take on the role […]
Rumoured shortlist of directors for Thor: Ragnarok
Since Marvel’s big Phase Three announcement, much of the attention has been on the remaining Phase Two installments Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man, along with the 2016 releases Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange. However, we now have a few tidbits of information about one of Marvel’s 2017 releases in Thor: Ragnarok – […]
Chris Hemsworth talks Thor: Ragnarok tone, Tom Hiddleston teases rematch between Loki and The Hulk
As Thor: Ragnarok gears up to go into production next month, both Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki) have been discussing their upcoming return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Hemsworth discussing the film’s tone and Hiddleston teasing a rematch between the God of Mischief and The Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) following their first […]
James Gunn poses with Mjolnir, prompts speculation that Thor could appear in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has taken to Facebook to share an image of himself posing with Mjolnir, which has naturally sparked speculation that Chris Hemsworth’s Thor could make an appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. It’s certainly possible that Thor could cameo in the Guardians sequel, perhaps in a post-credit sequence […]
Mark Ruffalo on the conflict between Bruce Banner and The Hulk in Thor: Ragnarok
As yet we don’t know for certain how The Hulk will factor into Thor: Ragnarok (although it’s been heavily rumoured that the film will incorporate elements of the Planet Hulk storyline), but during an interview with Collider actor Mark Ruffalo has spoken about his character’s arc in the film, teasing a resolution to the conflict between […]
IDW announces Jack Kirby’s The Mighty Thor Artist’s Edition
IDW Publishing has announced that it is set to release its very first Marvel Comics Artist’s Edition featuring work from the legendary Jack Kirby this coming May with Jack Kirby’s The Mighty Thor Artist’s Edition. “I’ve had the great pleasure of working with one of the most creative men in comics—the great Jack Kirby, whose […]
Mark Ruffalo confirms Cate Blanchett is in the running for Thor: Ragnarok villain role
It was reported last December that Cate Blanchett was in the running for a role in Thor: Ragnarok, and this has now been confirmed by her possible co-star Mark Ruffalo, who will be reprising his role of Bruce Banner/The Hulk. Not only that, but he also dropped in the line that Blanchett could be up for […]
A more intelligent Hulk teased for Thor: Ragnarok
It seems that everyone’s favorite green weapon of mass destruction might be going to some character changes starting with the upcoming 2017 MCU entry Thor: Ragnarok. Speaking on the subject with Hitflix, director Taika Waititi says “It’s interesting, because at the moment, there’s a big conversation that’s happening about how far to push that. Whether […]
