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Bonding Stars of KICK-ASS 2

Teen costumed hero Kick-Ass is back in Kick-Ass 2 this summer. In this sequel we go back into the world created by comic book legends Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. The young vigilante (Aaron Johnson) joins a group of normal citizens (including Jim Carrey as Colonel Stars and Stripes) inspired to fight crime while the Red Mist (who gets a new code-name) plots his revenge!

Kick-Ass 2 stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Red Mist) & Chloe Grace Moretz (Hit Girl) are featured Continue reading Bonding Stars of KICK-ASS 2

Top 5 Comic Book Picks for May 29, 2013

Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #5 The Doctor Who Anniversary epic continues with an adventure starring the Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison.) Which foe return and which companion will fall victim to the mysterious villain scheming against all versions of the Time Lord?

Earth 2 Annual #1 Batman of Earth 2 makes his debut! Who is wearing the cape and cowl in this world? Will the Dark Knight join Atom’s band of heroes?

New Avengers #6 Have Marvel’s biggest brains crossed Continue reading Top 5 Comic Book Picks for May 29, 2013

Singer Says Days of Future Past Is “Not Just Another X-Men Film”

1973 — Nicholas Hoult and Hugh Jackman on the set of X-Men: Days of Future Past courtesy @BryanSinger Twitter

The cast of the original X-Men trilogy (including Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry) join the X-Men: First Class cast (James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence) for X-Men: Days of Future Past.

Director Bryan Singer teases why the next X-Men film is the most exciting yet and the category of sequel or prequel doesn’t quite describe it.

“It’s not just another X-Men film; it’s not just about the combined cast as there will be certain technologies and other stuff that we haven’t seen before in the X-Men films,” Singer tells SFX.
“There are also issues of Continue reading Singer Says Days of Future Past Is “Not Just Another X-Men Film”

AMERICAN HORROR STORY Star Cast as Quicksilver in X-MEN Sequel

Evan Peters of American Horror Story has been cast as Quicksilver in X-Men Days of Future Past. The casting news came from – you guessed it – director Bryan Singer revealed via Twitter.

Quicksilver is the son of Magneto who later joins the Avengers along with his sister Scarlet Witch. Fox holds the film rights to the X-Men. Disney/Marvel holds the rights to the Avengers. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said both studios could use the characters.

Just weeks ago Joss Whedon teased Continue reading AMERICAN HORROR STORY Star Cast as Quicksilver in X-MEN Sequel

Nichelle Nichols at Emerald City Comicon

The first celebrity for 2014’s Emerald City Comicon is a Star Trek icon! Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura of the classic series) will appear next year’s event all three days. The announcement closes a great milestone for Trek fans. Nichols is the fifth and final original cast member to attend ECCC over the last five years.

Nichelle Nichols is a trailblazer in television and life as one of the first black actresses in a prominent television role. Nichols would use her star power to work for NASA recruiting women and minorities into the space agency.

Nichols is also an accomplished Continue reading Nichelle Nichols at Emerald City Comicon

MAN OF STEEL Star Wants Superman/Batman Movie

Man of Steel courtesy Warner Brothers photo by Clay Enos

Man of Steel star Henry Cavill says he wants to see a meet of the Man of Steel and The Dark Knight.

“I think it would be really interesting with the age-old Batman/Superman conflict,” he tells SFX, “because they are two different sides of the same coin and their methods are entirely different. And I think it would actually make Continue reading MAN OF STEEL Star Wants Superman/Batman Movie

Flashback Thursday: From PROMETHEUS to IRON MAN 3

In the Facebook tradition of Flashback Thursday let’s take a moment to celebrate the new “bad” boy of summer!

Guy Pearce is menacing Tony Stark as the Extremis empowered Aldrich Killian in Iron Man 3 this summer but last year the versatile actor played another twisted genius in a summer sci-fi adventure.

Pearce wasn’t just the billionaire behind the mission of Prometheus on the big screen. Peace became an internet sensation in a viral video revealing Pearce as Peter Weyland– founder of the “company” in the Alien movie mythology.

This summer Pearce is creating Continue reading Flashback Thursday: From PROMETHEUS to IRON MAN 3

MAN OF STEEL Favorites

The final Man of Steel trailer inspired this list of some favorite Superman stories by some of the most celebrated comic book creators to get your ready for Superman’s big screen comeback:

All-Star Superman The Man of Steel is stricken with a fatal disease and prepares for his final days and a final confrontation with Lex Luthor. The entire Superman mythos, supporting characters and enemies in a powerful 12-part series by incomparable creative team of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. Superman was never portrayed so powerful, so vulnerable, so human! Go for the All-New Superman Omnibus for the complete experience.

Superman: Action Comics Volume 1: Superman and the Men of Steel Grant Morrison (with artists Rags Morales and Andy Kubert) launched an exciting new beginning for Kal-El with The New 52 relaunch. Why did this Superman wear jeans? It was just part of the bold new take on the hero and the world’s first encounter with this younger Superman. In Volume 2: Bulletproof Clark Kent dies? Why the hero ditches his alter ego and faces a new enemy!

Superman: Last Son of Krypton by the superstar team of Geoff Johns, director Richard Donner and artist Adam Kubert! A rocket lands on Earth with a boy Superman believes Continue reading MAN OF STEEL Favorites

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