An adaptation of Bill Willingham’s popular Fables comic book series has been in the works for quite some time now, but never really gained traction. Today, however, the film’s producer offered up an intriguing and encouraging update. We learned back in June of 2013 that A Royal Affair helmer Nikolaj Arcel (who was once on the shortlist for Marvel’s Doctor Strange) […]
Mad Max: Fury Road prequel comics announced for May
As we await the arrival of Mad Max: Fury Road, DC Comics imprint Vertigo has announced the release of the hardcover book Mad Max: Fury Road: Inspired Artists, which includes art influenced by George Miller’s seminal post-apocalyptic action series, along with four character-centric prequel comics. Check out the front and back cover to Inspired Artists, […]
1930’s-50’s: The Golden Age of Mystery Films
Tom Jolliffe on why the 30’s to 50’s were a golden age for mystery films… Whether it’s a murder mystery, or a cat and mouse quest to uncover a mystery, the 1930’s, up until the end of the 1950’s saw a prolific output of mystery films. Across world cinema, from Britain, to Hollywood to Europe […]
10 Essential Private Eye Movies
Tom Jolliffe offers up 10 essential private investigator movies… The humble Dick. I mean P.I of course. Private Investigator. They often operate on a perilous high wire between law and unlawful. When the police have given up or are hamstrung by the book, the P.I can go that extra mile, or indeed focus entirely on […]
Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo console release coming in September
Microids has announced that Pendulo Studios’ Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo, a narrative adventure game loosely based on the Master of Suspense’s classic 1958 movie – is set for digital and physical releases on consoles this September. Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo tells the troubled story of Ed Miller, a writer who escaped unscathed from a car crash […]
Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo gets a new gameplay trailer
Microids and developer Pendulo Studios have released a new trailer for their upcoming Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo, a game based on the eponymous film. This new trailer introduces the thriller’s main characters along with their motivations and relationships. Watch the new trailer below…. The new trailer for Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo introduces Ed Miller, a survivor of […]
Microids announces Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo video game
During this weekend’s Guerrilla Collective showcase, publisher Microids and developer Pendulo Studios announced the upcoming release of Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo, a narrative-driven video game featuring a brand new story inspired by the Master of Suspense’s classic 1958 movie. Check out the teaser trailer and a short dev diary for Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo… Writer […]
First trailer and images for Netflix’s comic book adaptation Sweet Tooth
Netflix has released the first trailer and images for Sweet Tooth, the upcoming adaptation of Jeff Lemire’s DC/Vertigo comic book series of the same name which follows young hybrid deer-boy who befriends a wandering loner and embarks on adventure across America ten years after ‘The Great Crumble’ wreaked havoc upon the world. Ten years ago […]
Ava DuVernay shares first look images from DMZ series
Following the news that HBO Max has granted a series order to DMZ, director/executive producer Ava DuVernay has now revealed four first-look images from the upcoming DC/Vertigo comic book adaptation which you can check out here… https://twitter.com/ava/status/1329506694603259904 In the near future, America is embroiled in a bitter civil war, leaving Manhattan a demilitarized zone (DMZ), […]
James McAvoy to lead all-star voice cast of The Sandman Audible adaptation
While we await movement on the long-gestating screen adaptation, Audible has announced an audio adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed comic book series The Sandman, which will see James McAvoy (X-Men: Dark Phoenix) leading an all-star voice cast in the role of Morpheus, a.k.a. Dream. Published by DC Comics and launching in 1989, The Sandman tells […]
