Black Panther Movie Update

Black Panther #35 courtesy Marvel
Black Panther #35 courtesy Marvel

Blade was the first successful Marvel character to hit the big screen but when will fans see another African-American in the leading role of a superhero movie?

 

Black Panther is one of the greatest and most important heroes in the Marvel Universe with ties to Avengers, Fantastic Four and he’s the former husband of Storm of the X-Men. While promoting Thor: The Dark World, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige was asked about T’Challa.

 

“In terms of Black Panther, it’s absolutely in development,” Feige told BlackTree TV  “When you have something as rich as Wakanda and his backstory — and clearly Vibranium’s been introduced in the universe already — I don’t know when it will be exactly, but we certainly have plans to bring him to life some day.” Continue reading Black Panther Movie Update

KURSE in THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

The Avenger from Asgard (Chris Hemsworth) fights two powerful enemies in Thor: The Dark World.

 

Christopher Eccleston (The Ninth Doctor Who) plays Malekith and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Mr. Eko of Lost) plays two key roles in a twist that will play out in the sequel. Continue reading KURSE in THOR: THE DARK WORLD

Black Widow Solo Movie?

The Avengers courtesy Marvel.com
The Avengers courtesy Marvel.com

Black Widow gets her “biggest role yet” in the upcoming Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 2014 but will Scarlett Johansson ever headline her own solo movie about the superspy Avenger?

 

While promoting Thor: The Dark World, Marvel Studio boss Kevin Feige is asked about future films including the possibility of a female hero lead movie. Continue reading Black Widow Solo Movie?

THOR: THE DARK WORLD To Have Two Post-Credit Scenes?

Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel
Thor: The Dark World courtesy Marvel

Marvel movie fans know to stick around for a post-credit scene or two. When the hammer comes down again in Thor: The Dark World we could be treated to two scenes like in The Avengers according to ScreenCrush after seeing an early press screening.

 

Marvel’s next movies are Captain America: The Winter Soldier (April 2014) and Guardians of the Galaxy (August 2014.) Continue reading THOR: THE DARK WORLD To Have Two Post-Credit Scenes?

Michael Fassbender Updates ASSASSIN’S CREED Movie

Michael Fassbender in Prometheus courtesy 20th Century Fox

Michael Fassbender (Prometheus, X-Men: First Class) has two huge movies coming out. Fassbender reteams with director Ridley Scott on The Counselor and director Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave.

 

The project fanboys and girls are most excited about after X-Men: Days of Future Fast is the movie based on the video game Assassin’s Creed. Continue reading Michael Fassbender Updates ASSASSIN’S CREED Movie

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for October 16, 2013

Avengers #21 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #21 courtesy Marvel

Avengers #21 After the blockbuster events of Infinity #4 (tell me you didn’t cheer when Thor “hammered” the arrogant enemy!) how will Earth’s Mightiest Heroes defeat The Builders? What price will Captain America pay for victory?

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New Avengers #11 More Infinity #4 fallout! Has Black Bolt fallen? Why are the rest of the Illuminati on a rival Earth while Thanos and the Builders reach our world?

 

Batman and Robin #24 One of the best Batman books evolves again. Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for October 16, 2013