We made the call more than year ago…Johnny Depp is perfect for Doctor Strange.
Of course it’s obvious but now there are numerous reports Marvel wants the star to play the Master of the Mystic Arts. Latino Review reported Depp and Marvel have actually been in talks.
The chameleon-like yet box-office champ has a track record of turning weird and supernatural into magic for the masses.
What about Strange’s supporting cast: Continue reading CASTING DOCTOR STRANGE Update
Michael Douglas reveals some of the motivation for joining the cast of Ant-Man. The Oscar-winning actor will play Hank Pym, creator of the Pym particles that allow someone to shrink to insect size.
“I’ve been dying to do a Marvel picture for so long,” Douglas told Reuters. “The script is really fun, the director is really good. Dylan (the actor’s 13-year-old son) will love it. He’ll have a picture he can see.” Continue reading Michael Douglas on Joining ANT-MAN
Gotham is moving full speed ahead. Fox’s Batman prequel television series reveals the early days of Jim Gordon and the infamous villains of Gotham City. The origin series will include a young Bruce Wayne (around age 12) and classic rogues like Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman and even Joker was mentioned.
This will be first attempt at a television series set in the Batman universe since the WB’s Birds of Prey and it’s the right time here’s why: Continue reading Why This is the Time For GOTHAM
The Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t exactly following comic book continuity but you never know what parts of a character’s origins might make it to the big screen.
Hank Pym was a founding Avenger and inventor of Ultron but he won’t be featured in Joss Whedon’s sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Now we know Oscar winner Michael Douglas will play Hank Pym and Paul Rudd will play Scott Lang in Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man which hits cinemas right after Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Here’s what you might want know about the first two men (there’s a third guy, too) to wear the Ant-Man helmet: Continue reading Who Are The ANT-MEN
Bill Paxton signs up for duty on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The veteran actor (Aliens, Twister, Apollo 13, Titanic, Big Love) will play Special Agent John Garrett, former mentor to Agent Ward (Brett Dalton.)
“We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Bill Paxton,” said “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” Executive Producers Maurissa Tancharoen and Jed Whedon. Continue reading Bill Paxton Joins MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.
DC Comics’ Scarlet Speedster is on the fast track for big exposure. The publisher revealed The Flash #30 will be the first issue by new creative team Robert Venditti and Van Jensen (Green Lantern) and artist Brett Booth via USA Today.
Barry Allen will have more procedural adventures in his role as Central City Police crime lab tech while another famous speedster joins the series. Wally West will be reintroduced in The Flash Annual #3 one week after the new team joins the main series. Continue reading THE FLASH New Creative Team
Wizard World Portland Comic Con is less than two weeks away.
Q & A sessions with legends like Stan Lee, William Shatner, Bruce Campbell, celebrity Meet-And-Greets and Costume Contests are just part of 3 days of programming at the Oregon Convention Center.
Here’s an update on the star packed schedule to help your navigate your fan experience: Continue reading Wizard World Portland Event Preview
Marvel’s recruits a legend to play a legend. Two-time Oscar winner Michael Douglas will play Hank Pym in Ant-Man. Douglas joins the Edgar Wright-directed film starring Paul Rudd as Scott Lang. Continue reading Michael Douglas Joins ANT-MAN as Hank Pym