Jessie Robertson reviews the nineteenth episode of Arrow season 2…. Oliver and the gang are now neck deep in Slade territory following a string of several episodes fully devoted to this war brewing with Slade throwing the last grenade using Thea to put Oliver right where he wanted him. The gang find themselves in black […]
The Hobbit: There and Back Again to be renamed The Hobbit: Into the Fire?
It seems that the third instalment of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy could be set for a title change, with TheOneRing reporting that New Line Cinema has registered a new title The Hobbit: Into the Fire, which could replace The Hobbit: There and Back Again. It should be noted that at this point, there’s little more […]
Kevin Feige confirms that Marvel has the rights to Kingpin and Elektra
With production on Marvel Studios’ first Netflix series Daredevil set to get underway this July, it’s only a matter of time before we find out which actor will succeed Ben Affleck as the Man Without Fear, as well as which supporting characters will be making their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut when the road to The […]
Captain America: The Winter Soldier crosses $500 million at the global box office
Disney and Marvel Studios are celebrating another huge success for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the latest Phase Two offering Captain America: The Winter Soldier crossing the $500 million mark at the global box office. The Chris Evans-headlined solo sequel is currently sitting on $502,272,687, which puts it ahead of previous MCU releases The Incredible […]
Comic Book Review – Sinestro #1
Robb Ghag reviews Sinestro #1… “Thaal Sinestro has lost everything he’s ever loved: his home, his family, his only friend. But no matter how desperate he becomes, Sinestro will never be without fear…a lesson his one-time ally, one-time enemy Lyssa Drak is eager to teach him! Can he take back the despicable Yellow Lantern Corps? […]
X-Men: Days of Future Past stinger in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 credits, no crossover movie planned
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opened here in the UK yesterday [read our review here], and if you’ve been to see the film – and not in IMAX – then you may have noticed a mid-credits tease for another upcoming Marvel movie, X-Men: Days of Future Past. Of course, with the rights to Spider-Man at Sony, […]
From Superfan to Supervillain
Anghus Houvouras on the comic book movie trend of the superfan becoming the supervillain…. Comic book adaptations are often accused of being unoriginal. These movies are ‘On the rails’ as they say. A predetermined path of familiar tropes and storytelling techniques that very rarely deviate from the familiar. The glut of superhero themed movies has […]
Heroes Reborn to begin with an online prequel series
Back in February, it was announced that NBC and show creator Tim Kring are resurrecting the cult TV show Heroes for a new “stand-alone story” entitled Heroes Reborn, and now Entertainment Weekly brings word that the revamp will get underway with an online prequel, creatively titled Heroes Reborn: Digital Series. The online prequel is part […]
Paul Walker’s brothers to help finish Fast & Furious 7
After halting production on Fast & Furious 7 following the tragic death of leading man Paul Walker back in November, Universal Pictures has now enlisted Walker’s brothers Caleb and Cody Walker to assist in completing some of the action shots and other scenes left incomplete. The news was announced on the film’s official Facebook page, […]
Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and Adam McKay reteaming for Border Guards
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are set to reunite with Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and Step Brothers director Adam McKay for a new comedy entitled Border Guards, which is being written by Jesse Armstrong (Peep Show, In the Loop). According to Deadline, Border Guards will see “Ferrell and Reilly playing two […]
