It looks like we can add another returning player from Man of Steel to the cast of next year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, with Christina Wren – who played the United States Air Force officer Carrie Farris – revealing to Pittsburgh Magazine that she’ll be back in the hotly-anticipated DC ensemble. “The casting […]
David Ayer teases Suicide Squad vs. Justice League and Harley Quinn’s character
If there is one thing we know for sure, it’s that the production of David Ayer’s Suicide Squad is going to be a fun one. The director has been tweeting several images over the last few weeks (see here and here) and this is likely to continue once the film goes into production this April. […]
The Week in Spandex – Daredevil, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Deadpool, Spider-Man, Suicide Squad, Legion of Superheroes, Green Lantern, LEGO Batman and more
Our weekly round up of all the news and talking points from the world of screen superheroes… Last week I promised to revert back to the usual format of the Week in Spandex following some technical issues with the site, but unfortunately they’ve continued into this week, so again time has been very limited as […]
Arrow’s David Ramsey says “serious discussions” are taking place with regards to John Diggle becoming Green Lantern
During an interview with Comic Book, Arrow star David Ramsey has addressed fan speculation that his character John Diggle could take on the John Stewart / Green Lantern role in the DC series, revealing that “serious discussions” are taking place. “Is John Diggle John Stewart? I cannot say ‘yes,’ and cannot say, ‘no.’ I’m serious! […]
DC announces that The New 52 will come to an end in June
DC Entertainment has announced today that The New 52 is set to come to an end in June following the Convergence event, although the publisher is not rebooting its universe and titles will continue to take place in the same continuity. 25 books will retain their number, while a further 24 titles will relaunch (or […]
Michael Keaton on the uproar over his casting as Batman
When Ben Affleck was announced as taking on the role of The Dark Knight in next year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the negative reaction to the news wasn’t the first time that Warner Bros. had found itself under fire for its casting of the Caped Crusader. Michael Keaton suffered a similar fate as […]
Is Arrow set to become Green Arrow in season four?
Warning – there be spoilers ahead Since it first came to the airwaves, the Arrow showrunners have always said that the show is about Oliver Queen’s journey to becoming the infamous Green Arrow. Starting off as a brash teenager during his early days on the island, to returning to Starling City as the vigilante, to […]
The Joker to debut in Gotham this season
Prior to the premiere of Gotham, showrunner Bruno Heller suggested that we’d have a lengthy wait on our hands before we saw the introduction of the Clown Prince of Crime, but it seems those plans have changed as Heller has now revealed that The Joker could be making his debut in the first season of […]
Arrow Season 3 Episode 12 Review – ‘Uprising’
Jessie Robertson reviews the twelfth episode of Arrow season 3… Oliver Queen returns to Starling City, in dramatic fashion…. Well, so much for Brick being the (fill-in) season baddie; he’s dispatched after taking a beating from Wildcat, an arrow from Arsenal, and another ass-whupping from Merlyn. Honestly, good riddance. This storyline is as nonsensical as […]
Gotham Season 1 Episode 14 Review – ‘The Fearsome Dr. Crane’
Martin Carr reviews the fourteenth episode of Gotham… Julian Sands has always been a jobbing actor in predominantly risible fare. Warlock with the far superior Richard E Grant anyone? Or perhaps you prefer the less than engaging Boxing Helena with Miss Twin Peaks herself Sherilynn Fenn. Whatever you’re particular brand of vodka it would be […]