Flickering Myth ranks the Marvel Cinematic Universe… Kicking off back in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe now contains a whopping fourteen movies, two TV shows and three Netflix series with more coming our way next year. We’ve seen the formation of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, the fall of S.H.I.E.L.D., the rise of Ultron and the introduction […]
John Cena might be playing himself in Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok, the third film in the Thor series, will bring a slew of much-loved actors into the Marvel Cinematic Universe who many viewers would have never expected to appear in a comic book movie, including Cate Blanchett, Jeff Goldblum and more, but a recent update on the film’s IMDb page may have revealed the most […]
Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi on whether we’ll see more of Darryl Jacobson
A few weeks ago we were introduced to Darryl Jacobson, roommate to Thor Odinson, when Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok Comic-Con mockumentary made its way online [watch it here]. Since then, there’s been a lot of demand for more Darryl, and IGN caught up with the director to ask whether we’ll be seeing him again. “Thor briefly […]
The Age of Ire: How Marvel & DC fan the flames to sell comics
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. […]
Mark Ruffalo wraps filming on Thor: Ragnarok
Mark Ruffalo has taken to Instagram to reveal that he’s completed filming on Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok, with the actor sharing a few photos including a shot of him with his big green alter-ego, as well as director Taika Waititi and a bearded Chris Hemsworth… Ragnarok only started shooting last month, and construction work is still […]
Thor Odinson returns in Marvel’s Unworthy Thor
Thor Odinson is set to headline his own new ongoing title this October, with Jason Aaron and Olivier Coipel teaming up for the Mighty Thor companion series Unworthy Thor, which gets underway in October. Thor’s escape and captivity is revealed to be at the hands of none other than cosmic archiver the Collector. Follow Thor’s journey […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
