Late last night, Spider-Man fans got the news they’ve been waiting for with the announcement Sony and Marvel Studios have reached an agreement that will see the web-slinger swinging into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Pre-Sony hack, it was a move that no one saw coming, and will of course allow Spider-Man to share the screen […]
Patrick Stewart may join Wolverine 3, Ian McKellen returning for X-Men: Apocalypse
With the news (which we reported at Flickering Myth) that director Bryan Singer is in pre-production on the latest X-Men blockbuster, X-Men: Apocalypse, some other interesting news on the plans possibly in place for the rest of the X-Universe. Professor X (well, the older version) himself Patrick Stewart has been speaking this week to Oregon […]
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 […]
Shortlist of actresses for the female lead in Deadpool revealed
According to Deadline, 20th Century Fox and director Tim Miller have identified a shortlist of actresses for the female lead to star alongside Ryan Reynolds’ in the studio’s X-Men spin-off Deadpool. The site reports that Morena Baccarin (Gotham), Taylor Schilling (Orange Is the New Black), Crystal Reed (Teen Wolf), Rebecca Rittenhouse (The Red Band Society), […]
Ryan Reynolds talks Green Lantern regrets and Deadpool leaked footage
If there has been one man pushing for a Deadpool movie for the last few years, it’s Ryan Reynolds. Having played a version of the character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (a very unfaithful version it should be said), Reynolds has been an advocate of a “proper” movie and next year, his wish will be granted. […]
Ryan Reynolds hopes for an R-rated Deadpool
This time last year, the idea of a Deadpool movie just seemed like it was never going to come to fruition. But after the test footage leaked and fans petitioned, the Merc with a Mouth is finally getting his (proper) big screen debut next year with Ryan Reynolds in the leading role and directed by […]
The Week in Spandex – The Fantastic Four, Avengers: Age of Ultron, X-Men: Apocalypse, Captain America: Civil War, Suicide Squad, Aquaman, Supergirl and more
Our weekly round-up of the latest news and talking points from the world of screen superheroes, including X-Men: Apocalypse, Deadpool, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Captain Marvel, Avengers: Infinity War, Daredevil, A.K.A. Jessica Jones, Agent Carter, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers Assemble, Big Hero […]
Simon Kinberg talks X-Men: Apocalypse, confirms Rose Byrne return as Moira MacTaggert
Last week the actors who will play the young versions of Jean Grey, Storm and Cyclops were announced for X-Men: Apocalypse, and now it has been confirmed that another character will be returning to the franchise, with Rose Byrne, who played Moira MacTaggert in X-Men: First Class, set to return for the latest movie. In […]
Fox developing a live-action X-Men TV series
Back in October it was rumoured that Fox was developing a new live-action show based upon its mutant superhero franchise X-Men. Well, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that a series is in the works, with Evan Katz and Manny Coto (24) serving as showrunners and Star Trek 3 scribes Patrick McKay and JD Payne penning […]
James Marsden on Tye Sheridan playing young Cyclops in X-Men: Apocalypse
A few days ago Bryan Singer announced who would play the younger versions of Jean Grey, Storm and Cyclops in X-Men: Apocalypse., with Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones), Alexandra Shipp (House of Anubis) and Tye Sheridan signing on to the 2016 film. Now James Marsden has shared his thoughts on Tye Sheridan playing Cyclops – […]