As the fallout from the Sony hack continues, we now have some potential news concerning Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War, with leaked emails reportedly revealing that Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War helmers Anthony and Joe Russo will direct the two-part showdown between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Thanos. According to Overtice, […]
Five characters who could replace Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War
Anghus Houvouras with five characters who could replace Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War… One of the many interesting stories that came tumbling out of the massive Sony hack was negotiations between Marvel and Sony to borrow Spider-Man for next year’s third Captain America film that will tackle the Civil War storyline. In the comic, […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. showrunners discuss midseason finale revelations
Warning: Spoilers for the midseason finale of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. follow… Having teased the mysterious origin of Skye since the show’s premiere last year, last night’s midseason finale of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. finally revealed the true identity of Chloe Bennet’s character – and that of her father The Doctor, played by Kyle MacLachlan – […]
Idris Elba clarifies his recent Marvel comments
A few weeks ago Idris Elba came in for criticism from some Marvel fans for his comments about working on Thor: The Dark World, where he was quoted as saying that “it ripped his heart out” to find himself harnessed up in a green-screen studio as Heimdall after portraying Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk […]
James Gunn talks Guardians of the Galaxy 2
During an interview with Comic Book Resources to promote the release of Guardians of the Galaxy on Blu-ray and DVD, director James Gunn has provided an update on his progress with Guardians of the Galaxy 2, as well as teasing how he plans to approach the cosmic Marvel sequel. “The whole story is written,” states […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 2 Episode 10 Review – ‘What They Become’
Matthew Spencer-Skeen reviews the tenth episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 2… As Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D reached its midseason finale point, I found myself comparing this season with the last at their respective midway points. I think, in spite of its now far lower viewer ratings, this season has taken the show forward leaps and […]
Marvel wanted Spider-Man for Captain America: Civil War, Sony approached Sam Raimi about returning to the Spidey franchise
The hack into Sony Pictures has revealed some interesting details about the studios plans – or lack of – for its Spider-Man franchise as it looks to shake-up the property following the negative response to this year’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2. According to The Wall Street Journal, leaked emails have revealed: – Extensive discussions between […]
Do we really need a Deadpool movie?
Anghus Houvouras on whether we really need a Deadpool movie… “Ryan Reynolds should play Deadpool.” I’ve been hearing this armchair casting presented online for what seems like a decade. What every comic fan claims to be ‘the perfect casting’. A character that has a huge presence in the comic book community. Certainly not a marquee […]
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. showrunner confirms Avengers: Age of Ultron tie-in
Following a successful tie-in with this year’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier, wit has now been confirmed that Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will follow suit with Avengers: Age of Ultron , tying in to Joss Whedon’s hotly-anticipated sequel as its second season draws to a close. “You should expect something,” executive producer Jed Whedon tells Entertainment […]
Al Pacino confirms meeting with Marvel
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is at an all time high and many actors are looking at getting involved with this successful film franchise. Oscar winner Al Pacino has now confirmed that he has had a meeting with Marvel. The actor had been rumoured to have been approached about a role over the past few months […]
