Category: Movies

CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR For Virgins

Captain America: Civil War courtesy Marvel via Twitter
Captain America: Civil War courtesy Marvel via Twitter

Captain America vs. Iron Man?

How did the Marvel Cinematic Universe lead to this superhero showdown?

Captain America: Civil War is the climax of what’s been set up in nearly every Marvel movie before. With so many heroes fighting heroes you could call this Avengers 2.5.

What do you need to know before you?

Back by popular demand, our series that began with Avengers for Virgins, here’s the rundown to get your ready for the clash of shield vs blaster. If you’re a newcomer (welcome!) just follow the movies or you’re a longtime comic book consumer, this is the road map to war, this is Captain America: Civil War for virgins.

The situation: Continue reading CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR For Virgins

I DREAM OF DEADPOOL II

Deadpool courtesy 20the Century Fox and Empire
Deadpool courtesy 20the Century Fox and Empire

The band is getting back together!

Ryan Reynolds will suit up again with director Tim Miller for a Deadpool sequel. Fox made it official at CinemaCon according to The Wrap.

Deadpool killed it at the box-office smashing several records and even becoming the biggest moneymaking X-Men film for the studio.

No word on if writers Rhett Miller, Paul Wernick and co-stars Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller and Leslie Uggams will be back for the sequel.

After sharing Deadpool’s origin, introducing Vanessa Carlyle, Weasel, Blind Al and Ajax with muc inspiration from Joe Kelly’s comic book run, where will the writers go next for the sequel? Continue reading I DREAM OF DEADPOOL II

HORIZON Creator BRANDON THOMAS At ECCC

A new science fiction comic book series from Skybound blasts off this summer taking a young writer’s career into a higher orbit.

Horizon by Brandon Thomas with artists Juan Gedeon and Frank Martin was one of several new creator-owned projects announced at Image Expo in Seattle. We caught up with Thomas at Emerald City Comicon to talk about the origin of the book, his journey to this big moment and what fans can expect from his book.

Courtesy Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics and Juan Gedeon
Courtesy Skybound Entertainment, Image Comics and Juan Gedeon

Here’s what you need to know about Horizon from Image Expo and our one on one with Thomas on the heroes of his sci-fi thriller: Continue reading HORIZON Creator BRANDON THOMAS At ECCC

THE FINAL DAYS OF SUPERMAN Begin

Superman #51 courtesy DC Comics
Superman #51 courtesy DC Comics

“Death waits for no man—not even a Superman.”

An ominous tease and art from DC Comics as Peter J. Tomasi closes a chapter on The Man of Steel before DC Comics Rebirth.

The stage for change is being setting as Kal-El searches for a Super League. The Last Son of Krypton is finally repowered but taken damage than any hero deserves and Tomasi wraps up The New 52 era.

Tomasi reunites with Batman and Robin artist Patrick Gleason for the new Superman book but the Superman family of titles will be very different starting in June.

Here’s the official description of The Final Days of Superman: Continue reading THE FINAL DAYS OF SUPERMAN Begin

SPIDER-MAN New Movie Title

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

At CinemaCon, Marvel and Sony revealed the title of Spidey’s first solo adventure since the studios reached an agreement over the film future of the hero.

Spider-Man: Homecoming will be released July 17, 2017.

Jon Watts will direct the film starring Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Marisa Tomei as Aunt May.

Holland will debut as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War on May 5. Continue reading SPIDER-MAN New Movie Title

DOCTOR STRANGE First Trailer

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Marvel conjured up the first trailer for Doctor Strange this first look at the Sanctum Sanctorum in this first poster for the upcoming film starring Marvel’s supernatural superhero.

Benedict Cumberbatch plays Dr. Stephen Strange, a gifted surgeon who suffers a horrible accident and travels the world for a cure.

Strange finds a new path as Earth’s Sorcerer Supreme and the newest hero to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Watch and enjoy: Continue reading DOCTOR STRANGE First Trailer

BEN AFFLECK To Direct BATMAN Film

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice courtesy DC Comics
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice courtesy DC Comics

Ben Affleck is taking the reigns of the Dark Knight’s movie future after Justice League.

Affleck will star and direct a new stand-alone Batman film. Warner Brothers Chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara told theater owners at CinemaCon according to The Hollywood Reporter. At the annual meeting of movie chain operators, the Chairman noted the box-office performance of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice which introduced Affleck as the new Dark Knight.

“It set up a great foundation for our DC slate, which includes at least 10 movies through 2020,” said Tsujihara, “I’m also exited to know that will be working with Ben Affleck on a stand-alone Batman movie.”

During San Diego Comic-Con last year, THR said Affleck was working with DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns on a Batman solo film and the Oscar winner has written a script according to a more recent report.

The Dark Knight will appear in Suicide Squad on August 5th. Affleck is playing Batman for director Zack Snyder on Justice League Part One & Two. Continue reading BEN AFFLECK To Direct BATMAN Film

New Comic Books Picks for April 13, 2016

House of Penance #1 courtesy Dark Horse Comics
House of Penance #1 courtesy Dark Horse Comics

Four new number ones!

The team from Starman take on the big mystery of a beloved Star Wars character.

Before she becomes Marvel’s Most Wanted on television, see Mockingbird’s new comic book mission.

And the creative team of The Massive are back.

It’s all in this week’s top new comic picks of the week:

House of Penance #1 

A new horror series of ghosts, guns and tragic history. An heiress seeks to wash away the bloody curse of a Winchester rifle in a house of mystery. Batman and Robin writer Peter J. Tomasi goes from Dark Knight to Dark Horse with artist Ian Bertram and Dave Stewart in this new limited series. Continue reading New Comic Books Picks for April 13, 2016