If you read any of the Spider-Man-related emails from last December’s Sony hack, you’ll be aware that there was a lot of chatter about Drew Goddard (The Cabin in the Woods) potentially rebooting the franchise – so much so that several of the usual rumour-spreading sites attempted to guess themselves a scoop by claiming on […]
Simon Kinberg “figuring out” Fantastic Four 2
Despite the utter failure of Fantastic Four both critically and commercially, it seems that 20th Century Fox isn’t quite ready to call time on the franchise, as writer-producer Simon Kinberg has revealed to MTV News that he’s “figuring out” the sequel. “I’m really focused on the next one,” states Kinberg. “I do believe there is […]
Kate Mara hasn’t seen Fantastic Four yet, says Josh Trank’s tweet was “highly disappointing”
Given that its barely scraped $150 million at the global box office, it seems that plenty of people decided to skip 20th Century Fox’s superhero reboot Fantastic Four, and that even extends to the cast, with Kate Mara revealing she’s yet to see the final product herself. “No, [I haven’t seen it] but I will […]
James Gunn reveals why he can’t use an alien race in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
It looks like James Gunn has run into a little trouble with his plans to use a little known alien race from the Marvel comic book universe as background characters in 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, with the director taking to Facebook to reveal the reason why Marvel has put the block on […]
Superhero Centric Media: What’s With All The Sycophants?
Samuel Brace on superhero centric media and sycophancy… This may not be the right place for this, it might not reach its intended audience, but this is applicable and more than pertinent for fans of superhero content as well. It’s a good thing for us all to keep an eye on, to watch out for, […]
The Week in Spandex – Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Captain America: Civil War, Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Jessica Jones, Fantastic Four 2, Arrow, The Flash and more
In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Vixen, Supergirl, Gotham, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, […]
Marvel Television announces New York Comic Con schedule
Marvel Television has announced its small screen plans for next month’s New York Comic Con, where it is set to showcase the Netflix series Jessica Jones and Daredevil, ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter, and the animated shows Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors, Avengers: Ultron Revolution and Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel Animation Presents Friday, […]
The Official Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to get underway this October
Marvel Entertainment has announced that it is set to delve into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a series of MCU Guidebooks that will explore the fan favourite Marvel Studios films and Marvel Television series, beginning with Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – Marvel’s Iron Man in October and Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe […]
Elizabeth Olsen talks Captain America: Civil War
During an interview with Premiere, Elizabeth Olsen has spoken briefly about her upcoming return as Wanda Maximoff, a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch, in the Phase Three-launching Captain America: Civil War. “I think it’s going to be the best [Marvel movie yet,” states Olsen. “For real. I am very excited to see it myself. I only worked […]
Rocket Raccoon and Groot reunite for new Marvel ongoing series
Guardians of the Galaxy duo Rocket Raccoon and Groot are set to reunite later this year for a new ongoing series from writer Skottie Young and artist Filipe Andrade. “The first time around, I started [Rocket Raccoon] out with a four-issue story arc; I enjoyed doing that but also felt antsy to tell more stories,” […]
