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The Week in Spandex – Spider-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Ant-Man, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., X-Men, Batman, Green Lantern, Gotham, Hellboy 3, Heroes Reborn and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Spider-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Ultron Revolution, Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days […]

The Five Worst Film Franchises

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Anghus Houvouras on the five worst film franchises… Film franchises are easy targets for writers looking to grind an axe and bemoan the current state of big budget cinema. Like a pinata filled with gold bullion and airplane sized bottles of bourbon, everyone is just a little too eager to take a swing. It’s an […]

It looks like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine will appear in X-Men: Apocalypse after all

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Despite being a mainstay of the X-Men franchise from the very first instalment back in 2000, there’s been no official word about whether Hugh Jackman will return as Wolverine in next year’s X-Men: Apocalypse, with the actor evading the question on numerous occasions. Well, it seems the Brooklyn-based custom leather goods company Kika NY has […]

The Week in Spandex – Ant-Man, The Punisher, Spider-Man, X-Men: Apocalypse, Gambit, Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, Batman Beyond, Hit Girl and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, The Punisher, Daredevil, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., Spider-Man, Gambit, X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Fantastic Four, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, Batman Beyond, The Flash, Arrow, Hit Girl, Kick-Ass 3, The […]

Comics to Read Before You Die #23: Astonishing X-Men Vol 1

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In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at Astonishing X-Men Vol 1… Published 2004 Written by Joss Whedon Illustrated by John Cassaday Joss Whedon. That name now carries a certain power, respect and gravitas with it. Once the cult director of prematurely killed fan favorite space western Firefly, […]

Ian McKellen will not return as Magneto in X-Men: Apocalypse

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Back in February, Patrick Stewart indicated that his good pal Ian McKellen would be returning to the role of Magneto for next year’s X-Men: Apocalypse, however McKellen has now confirmed to Digital Spy that he won’t donning the helmet for the 2016 sequel. “I haven’t heard [the rumours], I don’t think I am, no, no, […]

Rupert Wyatt to direct Channing Tatum in Gambit

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It looks like 20th Century Fox has finally found a director for its Channing Tatum-led Gambit movie, with Entertainment Weekly reporting that Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) has signed on to helm the X-Men spin-off. SEE ALSO: Channing Tatum on Gambit Gambit has been written by Joshua Zetumer from a treatment […]

Hugh Jackman talks Wolverine retirement, hints at Deadpool cameo

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Back in March, Hugh Jackman revealed that he’s set to hang up the claws and retire from his signature role as Wolverine following his third solo movie in 2017, and the star has been speaking about his decision to call it a day during an interview with The Huffington Post, as well as teasing a […]

Andre Tricoteux playing Colossus in Deadpool

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Back in February Daniel Cudmore (X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: Apocalypse) revealed that the role of Colossus has been recast in the upcoming spin-off movie Deadpool, with a mystery actor then seen on set portraying the character of Piotr Rasputin via motion-capture. Well, thanks to cast member Gina Carano, we now know who plays […]