RATED R SUPERHERO MOVIES For Your Consideration

Uncanny X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel
Uncanny X-Force #1 courtesy Marvel

Deadpool is killing it at the box-office. The R-rated X-Men spinoff is sparking speculation that the next Wolverine sequel could get even bloodier, sexier and darker earning a R rating.

Blade, V For Vendetta, The Punisher, Watchmen, The Crow came before but the Merc With the Mouth is now the Merc With the Money – and could inspire Hollywood to unleash these edgy heroes on the big screen.

Here are our four comic books that could be the next R rated comic book films for your consideration: Continue reading RATED R SUPERHERO MOVIES For Your Consideration

CROSSBONES & More New CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Photos

Crossbones in Captain America: Civil War courtesy Marvel
Crossbones in Captain America: Civil War courtesy Marvel

Ahead of the upcoming Captain America: Civil War Empire issue, Marvel revealed a first look at villain Crossbones, the identity of Martin Freeman’s character and more photos from the super sequel.

Hydra operative Brock Rumlow (Frank Grillo) survives the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier to reemerge armored up as his comic book counterpart, the mercenary/assassin known as Crossbones. Continue reading CROSSBONES & More New CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Photos

EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN MAGIK Warning

Extraordinary X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel
Extraordinary X-Men #1 courtesy Marvel

What is The Fall of the Kingdoms?

A mystical showdown in this week’s Extraordinary X-Men #7 could be a big clue as to what’s ahead for the supernatural forces and heroes of the Marvel Universe.

Someone is killing Sorcerer Supremes and The Last Days of Magic are happening in Doctor Strange. Witchcraft is broken and Wanda Maximoff is on a global search for answers in Scarlet Witch.

Magik is a mutant but a powerful sorceress, the Queen of the Limbo realm and has grown more powerful under the tutelage of Doctor Strange.

Is a Magik encounter the latest hint that Marvel is conjuring a huge event involving all their supernatural heroes and books? Continue reading EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN MAGIK Warning

KURT RUSSELL Joins GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME TWO

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume Two is officially in production and bringing huge star power and an old school Avengers character.

Marvel and director James Gunn unveiled cast announcements including actress Pom Klementieff is playing Mantis with Elizabeth Debicki (the villain from The Man From UNCLE),  Chris Sullivan and Kurt Russell are joining the cast of the sequel starring Marvel’s outer space based heroes. Continue reading KURT RUSSELL Joins GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME TWO

DEADPOOL II WISHES & DREAMS

Cable & Deadpool courtesy Marvel
Cable & Deadpool courtesy Marvel

Deadpool killed it at the box-office setting a rated R movie record and for February. Fans felt the love for Ryan Reynolds’ return as the Merc With the Mouth.

Fox is reportedly already working on a sequel. Producers gave homage to Wade Wilson’s creators Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza with what might be the most hilarious Marvel movie Stan Lee cameo but the story is inspired by the genre changing comic run of Joe Kelly.

After sharing Deadpool’s origin, introducing Vanessa Carlyle, Weasel, Blind Al and Ajax’s “Workshop” where will the writers go next for the sequel?

Here are our sequel wishes as I dream of Deadpool: Continue reading DEADPOOL II WISHES & DREAMS

MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE Preview

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courtesy Marvel and Feld Entertainment

Imagine the mightiest heroes and vilest villains fighting it out right before you very eyes – live!

Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. soared from comic book pages to conquer the multiple screens. Now these legendary characters star in a spectacular live show coming to KeyArena and the Tacoma Dome.

Marvel Universe Live! brings comic book action and adventure to arenas around the globe and the tour storms into the Pacific Northwest for seven nights in two cities. Continue reading MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE Preview

DEADPOOL For Virgins

Deadpool #1 courtesy Marvel
Deadpool #1 courtesy Marvel

As you may have picked up from the movie trailer, Deadpool is unstoppable.

After a supporting role in X-Men: Origins: Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds is back leading a spinoff that’s true to the ultra-violent, darkly hilarious anti-hero that’s been shooting and hacking his way through 25 years of adventures in Marvel Comics.

Who is Deadpool?

In the tradition of our for Virgins series, here’s what you need to know about the man in black and red if you’re read one, hundreds or no comics. Continue reading DEADPOOL For Virgins

STAR TREK EXHIBITION AT EMP MUSEUM

courtesy EMP Museum
courtesy EMP Museum

Hailing Frequencies!

Earth’s headquarters for science fiction and pop culture will stage a 50th Anniversary Star Trek exhibition. From ships of the line to Starfleet style worn by legendary actors and even the props that were ahead of their time – set phasers for awesome as the Seattle institution goes warp factor fun.

EMP Museum announced the opening of a new exhibition, Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds, as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the iconic franchise. The fully immersive exhibition, under license by CBS Consumer Products, will showcase Star Trek’s significant impact on culture, society, arts, sports, technology and fashion, and feature more than 100 rare artifacts, set pieces, and props from the television series, spinoffs, and films. Continue reading STAR TREK EXHIBITION AT EMP MUSEUM