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Veep’s Reid Scott in talks to join Sony’s Venom

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Variety is reporting that Reid Scott (Veep) is in talks to join the cast of Sony’s upcoming Spider-Man spinoff movie Venom. Tom Hardy is leading the cast of the film as Eddie Brock, with Riz Ahmed, Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate also on board in as-yet-unrevealed roles. Zombieland helmer Ruben Fleischer is attached to direct the […]

5 Marvel Teams That Deserve an MCU Appearance

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George Chrysostomou on five Marvel teams that deserve an MCU appearance… Marvel is seemingly moving at full speed, introducing more characters from the source material than perhaps many expected. It appears that there is no stopping the machine and this doesn’t just apply to individuals, but Marvel teams as well: S.H.I.E.L.D., Avengers, Defenders, Guardians of […]

The Week in Spandex – NYCC roundup, Justice League, Thor: Ragnarok, The Punisher, Runaways, Gambit, Constantine, Spawn and more

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Due to New York Comic Con, birthdays and anniversaries, it’s an abridged version of The Week in Spandex this week. Normal service will be resumed this coming Saturday… The big news from the weekend was of course the release of the latest trailer for Warner Bros.’ upcoming blockbuster Justice League, while on the DC front […]

Jenny Slate in talks to join Sony’s Venom as Fifty Shades of Grey screenwriter signs on

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Sony’s Venom film may be ready to gain another cast member as Variety reports that Gifted‘s Jenny Slate is in talks to join the project. She’ll be joining Michelle Williams, who was also recently cast, along with Tom Hardy and Riz Ahmed. Variety says that Slate could be playing a scientist in the film. Williams was reported to […]

The Week in Spandex – Thor: Ragnarok trailer, Ant-Man and the Wasp villain revealed, Justice League marketing blitz, James Cameron slams Wonder Woman again and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Thor: Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers 4, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Black Panther, Inhumans, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Punisher, Runaways, Deadpool 2, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Gambit, The Gifted, Justice League, Flashpoint, Nightwing, Wonder Woman, The Joker, Aquaman, Suicide […]

Michelle Williams in talks for Sony’s Venom film

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Sony and director Ruben Fleischer’s Venom film may be getting another high-profile addition to its cast, with Variety reporting that Manchester By The Sea’s Michelle Williams has entered talks to join the movie opposite Tom Hardy. Williams is said to be up for the role of a district attorney who is possibly Hardy’s romantic interest. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s Riz Ahmed […]

Marvel announces new crossover series Venom Inc

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Marvel has announced the upcoming six issue crossover series Venom Inc from superstar writers Dan Slott and Mike Costa, with art by Ryan Stegman, which will kick off this December and runs through the pages of Amazing Spider-Man and Venom. VENOM INC/ALPHA #1: VENOM INC PART 1 Written by DAN SLOTT & MIKE COSTA Art […]

The Week in Spandex – Wonder Woman 2, Justice League, Superman Lives, Man of Steel 2, Avengers 4, Captain Marvel, The Punisher, Hellboy and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Wonder Woman 2, Justice League, The Batman, Batman: Year One, Superman Lives, Man of Steel 2, Suicide Squad 2, Nightwing, Gotham, Supergirl, The Flash, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Krypton, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers 4, Thor: Ragnarok, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Venom, Captain Marvel, Guardians of […]

Venom joins Marvel Heroes Omega for a limited time

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Following last week’s launch of Venomverse #1, Gazillion has announced that it is unleashing the power of the symbiote by introducing Venom as a playable character in Marvel Heroes Omega on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for a limited time only! Check out the Venom trailer here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM_tS6XoPxk Now through Thursday, Sept. 28, the Lethal […]