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X-Men spinoff The New Mutants gets a first trailer

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20th Century Fox has debuted the first trailer for director Josh Boone’s upcoming X-Men spinoff movie The New Mutants, and – just as promised – the film certainly has much more of a horror feel than that of a superhero movie; check it out here, and let us know what you make of the trailer in […]

X-Men spinoff Gambit gets a Valentine’s Day 2019 release date

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With Fox’s X-Men franchise branching out its universe with spin-offs such as Deadpool and The New Mutants, one film that has been frequently delayed since it was first announced is Gambit, with Channing Tatum starring as the Cajun mutant. Now, however, 20th Century Fox has finalized a release date for the film. Following Deadpool‘s ‘romantic’ lead, Gambit will be released on February 14th, 2019.It […]

Excalibur returns in X-Men Gold Annual #1

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The classic team Excalibur is set to reunite in honour of its 30th anniversary this January in the pages of X-Men Gold Annual #1 from writers Marc Guggenheim (X-Men Gold) and Leah Williams (Secret Empire: Brave New World) and artist Alitha E. Martinez (Black Panther: World of Wakanda). Here’s a look at the cover artwork […]

Cover artwork for Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey revealed

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Last month Marvel announced the upcoming miniseries Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey, and now we have a look at the cover artwork for all five issues, along with the tie-in issue Jean Grey #11. Check them out here…SEE ALSO: Marvel celebrates the return of Jean Grey with Phoenix VariantsPHOENIX RESURRECTION #1 (of 5) […]

How Crucial is Universe Branding to Today’s Franchises?

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George Chrysostomou on the importance of the universe branding…We cannot get away from the fact that today’s cinema (and to an extent TV) is dominated by the concept of the shared universe. It seems that almost every story, film and character has to be linked in order to create a further expansive world, which can […]

Promo images for Marvel’s The Gifted Season 1 Episode 4 – ‘eXit strategy’

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Fox has released a batch of promo images for the fourth episode of Marvel’s X-Men series The Gifted, entitled ‘eXit strategy’; check them out here…SEE ALSO: Promo for Marvel’s The Gifted Season 1 Episode 3 – ‘eXodus’THE MUTANTS DEVISE A PLAN TO TAKE DOWN SENTINEL SERVICES ON AN ALL-NEW “THE GIFTED” MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, ON FOXWhen […]

Marvel’s The Gifted Season 1 Episode 2 Review – ‘rX’

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Rachel Bellwoar reviews the second episode of  Marvel’s The Gifted…Overextended from creating a portal escape from Sentinel Services, Blink is sick and causing rogue portals to open at Mutant Underground headquarters. At risk of compromising their location, and dying if she doesn’t get medical attention, Eclipse and Kate go to steal medicine while Lauren struggles […]

Promo for Marvel’s The Gifted Season 1 Episode 3 – ‘eXodus’

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Fox has released a promo for next week’s third episode of Marvel’s The Gifted, entitled ‘eXodus’; watch it below…SEE ALSO: Promo images for Marvel’s The Gifted Season 1 Episode 3 – ‘eXodus’THE STRUCKERS PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE IN A GAMBLE TO REUNITE ON AN ALL-NEW “THE GIFTED” MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, ON FOXIn an effort […]

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 we […]