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Marvel announces ‘All New, All Different’ Extraordinary X-Men

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Marvel has announced that Eisner Award-nominated writer Jeff Lemire (All-New Hawkeye, Sweet Tooth) is to join chart-topping artist Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man) for the flagship X-Men title of the post-Secret Wars Marvel Universe with an ‘All New, All Different’ series entitled Extraordinary X-Men. “The chance to write the flagship X-Men book is a once in […]

Olivia Munn shows off Psylocke’s sword skills for X-Men: Apocalypse

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Olivia Munn (Magic Mike) is set to take on the role of Psylocke in next year’s mutant superhero sequel X-Men: Apocalypse, and the actress has taken to Instagram to post a short video showing her demonstrating her sword-weilding skills in preparation for the part… https://instagram.com/p/4fPS83MmZ-/   SEE ALSO: It looks like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine will […]

The Week in Spandex – Spider-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Ant-Man, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., X-Men, Batman, Green Lantern, Gotham, Hellboy 3, Heroes Reborn and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Spider-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Ultron Revolution, Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days […]

The Five Worst Film Franchises

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Anghus Houvouras on the five worst film franchises… Film franchises are easy targets for writers looking to grind an axe and bemoan the current state of big budget cinema. Like a pinata filled with gold bullion and airplane sized bottles of bourbon, everyone is just a little too eager to take a swing. It’s an […]

It looks like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine will appear in X-Men: Apocalypse after all

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Despite being a mainstay of the X-Men franchise from the very first instalment back in 2000, there’s been no official word about whether Hugh Jackman will return as Wolverine in next year’s X-Men: Apocalypse, with the actor evading the question on numerous occasions. Well, it seems the Brooklyn-based custom leather goods company Kika NY has […]

The Week in Spandex – Ant-Man, The Punisher, Spider-Man, X-Men: Apocalypse, Gambit, Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad, Batman Beyond, Hit Girl and more

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In this edition of The Week in Spandex, we look at Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, The Punisher, Daredevil, Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H., Spider-Man, Gambit, X-Men: Apocalypse, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Fantastic Four, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, Batman Beyond, The Flash, Arrow, Hit Girl, Kick-Ass 3, The […]

Comics to Read Before You Die #23: Astonishing X-Men Vol 1

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In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at Astonishing X-Men Vol 1… Published 2004 Written by Joss Whedon Illustrated by John Cassaday Joss Whedon. That name now carries a certain power, respect and gravitas with it. Once the cult director of prematurely killed fan favorite space western Firefly, […]

Ian McKellen will not return as Magneto in X-Men: Apocalypse

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Back in February, Patrick Stewart indicated that his good pal Ian McKellen would be returning to the role of Magneto for next year’s X-Men: Apocalypse, however McKellen has now confirmed to Digital Spy that he won’t donning the helmet for the 2016 sequel. “I haven’t heard [the rumours], I don’t think I am, no, no, […]

Rupert Wyatt to direct Channing Tatum in Gambit

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It looks like 20th Century Fox has finally found a director for its Channing Tatum-led Gambit movie, with Entertainment Weekly reporting that Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) has signed on to helm the X-Men spin-off. SEE ALSO: Channing Tatum on Gambit Gambit has been written by Joshua Zetumer from a treatment […]