In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Suicide Squad, Justice League, The Flash, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Gotham, Supergirl, Arrow, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Batman: The Killing Joke, Batman Unlimited: Mechs vs. Mutants, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Gotham City Breakout, Teen Titans Go!, […]
Idris Elba lining up directorial debut with adaptation of Yardie
It looks like the ever-busy Idris Elba is looking to step behind the camera for his directorial debut, with StudioCanal CEO Danny Perkins revealing to Screen Daily that the Luther star is developing an adaptation of Victor Headley’s 1993 novel Yardie. The synopsis for Headley’s novel reads: “D, a courier carrying cocaine from Jamaica to […]
Steven Soderbergh developing Panama Papers movie
Well, so much for his retirement… The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Steven Soderbergh is set to follow-up the currently-in-production Logan Lucky with a movie based upon the Panama Papers scandal, which he is producing with an eye to direct. The movie will be based upon Jake Bernstein’s upcoming book The Secrecy World, and will explore […]
John Barrowman’s Malcolm Merlyn promoted to series regular across all of The CW’s DC shows
John Barrowman fans rejoice, as it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of his Malcolm Merlyn on The CW, with the British actor signing a deal to appear as a series regular across all of the network’s Arrowverse shows. Barrowman’s deal is similar to that signed by Wentworth Miller back in May, and […]
Simon Kinberg on Fox’s X-Men schedule, says Gambit will shoot in the spring
During an interview with The Hashtag Show (via Comic Book), writer-producer Simon Kinberg has spoken briefly about Fox’s upcoming X-Men schedule, as well as revealing that the current plan is to begin filming the oft-delayed Gambit movie in the Spring. “We’re figuring out [the schedule now],” said Kinberg. “The first thing up, we’re shooting the […]
Kiersey Clemons, Rita Ora and Lucy Boynton up for Iris West role in The Flash movie
It looks like director Rick Famuyiwa may be set for a reunion with Dope star Kiersey Clemons, as Variety is reporting that the actress has emerged as the front-runner to play Iris West in DC Film’s upcoming solo movie The Flash. In addition to Clemons, Borys Kit of The Hollywood Reporter is suggesting that Lucy […]
Sameer Ali Khan reportedly joins Marvel’s Iron Fist
It looks like Marvel’s Iron Fist may have a new addition to its cast, with Bollywood actor and stuntman Sameer Ali Khan (Rock the Kasbah) seemingly revealing on Instagram that he’s joined the currently-in-production Netflix series. The Afghan actor, who has a martial arts background, joked that he will miss his beard as he has […]
Sweet Christmas! Genndy Tartakovsky and Marvel teaming up for Cage
Marvel has announced that it is teaming up with award-winning animator Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Hotel Transylvania) as he brings his long-awaited Luke Cage tale to life with the four-issue limited series Cage, set to get underway this October. “Growing up with those [Power Man and Iron Fist] comics in the 70’s and […]
UPDATE: Star Trek Beyond’s Sulu is gay as nod to George Takei, George Takei says decision is “unfortunate”
Ahead of its release later this month, actor John Cho has revealed that Star Trek Beyond will casually reveal that Hikaru Sulu is in a same-sex relationship, in a nod to original Star Trek star George Takei. “I liked the approach, which was not to make a big thing out it,” Cho tells Herald Sun, […]
UPDATE: Ghostbusters reboot toys already hitting bargain bins ahead of film’s release
Things just seem to keep going from bad to worse for Sony and its upcoming Ghostbusters reboot. The Paul Feig-directed film has had to contend with a major backlash from many fans from the moment it was first announced, the trailer became the most disliked in YouTube history, and rumours are swirling that Sony has a […]
