Tai Freligh reviews episode 8 of Heroes Reborn, ‘June 13 – Part Two’… This week’s Heroes Reborn was another very satisfying installment, bringing a lot of answers to questions raised last week, but also to some questions raised since the beginning of the season as well as some “new” old faces to the franchise. I particularly […]
Gotham Season 2 Episode 5 Review – ‘Scarification’
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of Gotham Season 2… Back history, pipe bombs and flame retardant arsonists are just a few things on offer this week in Gotham. Giving us an antique blade, old wife’s tale and a suitably creepy woman to impart said story just adds atmosphere. With Penguin still on a choke […]
CBS chief explains why the new Star Trek series will air on subscription streaming service
Earlier this week, Paramount and CBS Television Studios announced that Star Trek is returning to the small screen for a brand new series from Alex Kurtzman (Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness), which is set to air on the network’s digital subscription service CBS All Access in 2017. Speaking on a earnings conference call, CBS chief Leslie […]
Supergirl Season 1 Episode 1 Review – ‘Pilot’
Martin Carr reviews the first episode of Supergirl… There are those who will consider this a bad idea. Not Supergirl. That remains a good idea poorly executed. Anyone who sat through the Helen Slater, Faye Dunaway travesty will understand where I am coming from. No, what I am talking about is having a man review […]
Gotham Season 2 Episode 4 Review – ‘Strike Force’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of Gotham season 2… Adding a militant edge to this show was someone else’s bright idea. Gotham needed something to combat the rise of these villains and their answer came in spades this week. By bringing in Michael Chiklis as Nathaniel Barnes, show runners have hopefully brought someone capable […]
Activision Blizzard Studios launched, Call of Duty movie and Skylanders TV series in development
During BlizzCon, Activision Blizzard has announced that it is getting into the film and TV game, with the newly launched Activision Blizzard Studios developing a Call of Duty movie for release in 2017, as well as a Skylanders animated series, Skylanders Academy, which will launch next year. “Activision Blizzard Studios has the unique advantage of […]
The Week in Spandex – Doctor Strange, Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Batman v Superman and the DC Extended Universe, Deadpool, X-Men: Apocalypse, Jessica Jones, The Crow and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Doctor Strange, Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Jessica Jones, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool, Wolverine, X-Men: Apocalypse, Fantastic Four, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League, Wonder Woman, […]
CBS developing new zombie series Dead Mann Walking
It looks like CBS is looking to capitalise on the success of The Walking Dead with its own zombie thriller, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the network is pairing up with Simon Barry (Continuum) to adapt Stefan Petrucha’s bestselling novel Dead Mann Walking. The site reports that “the drama takes place in the near […]
Mark Dacascos cast in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Deadline is reporting that Mark Dacascos is set for a “heavily recurring role” in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., where he’s set to play Mr. Giyera, a character said to be the new head of security at S.H.I.E.L.D.. Dacascos has previously experience with comic book properties, having appeared in The Flash in the 90s, as well […]
UPDATE: Negan cast in The Walking Dead
UPDATE: Garret Dillahunt has now confirmed on social media stating that he hasn’t been cast in the role of Negan, but is simply lobbying for the part. Rumours surrounding who might play Negan in The Walking Dead have floated around the internet for quite some time; Kevin Durand and Jon Hamm have been said to be the alleged […]
