Category: Movies

FOX Plans X-MEN Television Series

X-Men: Days of Future Past courtesy Fox
X-Men: Days of Future Past courtesy Fox

The X-Men franchise could mutate into a new television series.

Fox Executives Gary Newman and Dana Walden confirm they’re into talks to develop an X-Men television series spinning off the popular film franchise according to TV Insider.

Twentieth Century Fox controls the film rights to the X-Men. Marvel controls the right to the comic characters which is part of Disney. According to the story Fox would need Disney/Marvel’s approval to move ahead with a television series.

“It’s in negotiations,” Newman said. “We’re cautiously optimistic, we had a good meeting with them. That will not be on a fast track creatively. This is just the deal, now we have to find the creative.” Continue reading FOX Plans X-MEN Television Series

FUTURE of a NEW FANTASTIC FOUR? For Your Consideration

Fantastic Four #349 courtesy Marvel
Fantastic Four #349 courtesy Marvel

The Fantastic Four is ends with Fantastic Four #645, The End of Fourever conclusion.

We pondered the future of Marvel’s First Family once it was announced the Fantastic Four book will end this April. We believe just because the book and team will end can the beloved members move on, go their separate ways and join other Marvel teams and franchises?

After this week’s Secret Wars Live announcement about the end of the Marvel and Ultimate Universe we couldn’t help but think what if the Fantastic Four survives and evolves?

The Fantastic Four haven’t always been Reed, Susan, Johnny and Ben. There’s been a huge variety of diverse heroes who joined the team. Continue reading FUTURE of a NEW FANTASTIC FOUR? For Your Consideration

OSCAR ISAAC On Creating X-MEN APOCALYPSE

X-Men #182 courtesy Marvel
X-Men #182 courtesy Marvel

Oscar Isaac is revealing more news about his transformation into one of the most fearsome X-Men villains.

Isaac said Apocalypse “will bring the X-Men to their knees” but how will the acclaimed actor and director Bryan Singer create the bad guy’s look and powers?

“It’ll be a mix [of practical and digital]. I haven’t had a script so I haven’t had a chance to look through the script and see what the exact requirements are, but I think it’ll be a mixture of physical, aided with some robotic technology,” Isaac told Yahoo Movies. Continue reading OSCAR ISAAC On Creating X-MEN APOCALYPSE

YOUNG CYCLOPS, JEAN GREY & STORM in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

All-New X-Men #16 courtesy Marvel
All-New X-Men #16 courtesy Marvel

Three young actors have been cast as three of the most iconic mutants in X-Men: Apocalypse.

Director Bryan Singer revealed Alexandra Shipp will play Ororo Munroe (aka Storm) Sophie Turner will be Jean Grey and Tye Sheridan will portray Scott Summers (aka Cyclops) via Twitter.

The new film will be set in the 1980’s with James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence returning as Professor Xavier, Magneto and Mystique. Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine.

Turner is best known as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones. Continue reading YOUNG CYCLOPS, JEAN GREY & STORM in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

SIMON PEGG’s NEW ROLE In STAR TREK 3

Star Trek: Into Darkness courtesy Paramount Pictures
Star Trek: Into Darkness courtesy Paramount Pictures

Producers are taking Star Trek 3 out of darkness and beamed up a new team of writers.

Simon Pegg (aka Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott) and Doug Jung are now writing the next sequel to follow Into Darkness according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The geek audience friendly (or beloved) actor is also known for co-writing and starring in Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End. Pegg is reprising his role as Benji Dunn in Mission Impossible 5. Continue reading SIMON PEGG’s NEW ROLE In STAR TREK 3

JUDY GREER In ANT-MAN

Ant-Man courtesy Marvel
Ant-Man courtesy Marvel

Judy Greer is transforming from comedic sidekick to summer blockbuster regular. Greer in appearing in Jurassic World and Marvel’s Ant-Man this year. Greer plays the ex-wife of Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and mother of their child, Cassie, in the next Marvel adventure.

Greer explains how she learned her comics universes quickly and that there’s comedy and fun in the superhero drama of Ant-Man.

“It was, in the beginning, a little scary. My first day on set for Ant-Man I did an interview and the guy asks me who my favorite superhero was. I said Batman and he goes, “That’s DC.” And then I was like, “Oh, sorry, Continue reading JUDY GREER In ANT-MAN

ANTHONY DANIELS Joins New STAR WARS Exhibit Opening Celebration

C-3PO Star Wars™: Empire Strikes Back R2-D2 Star Wars™: A New Hope © & ™ 2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.
C-3PO Star Wars™: Empire Strikes Back R2-D2 Star Wars™: A New Hope © & ™ 2014 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.

Seattle’s EMP Museum will celebrate the world premiere of Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume with a grand opening celebration at EMP on January 30, 2015.

Anthony Daniels who played C-3PO will be travel to the Emerlad City for the party.

EMP will transform into a fully-operational interplanetary hub, bringing together fans and Star Wars enthusiasts of every generation for an evening of epic intergalactic activities.

Fans can explore the exhibition (making a world premiere in the Emerald City) and enjoy special guests including Daniels, a DJ set by Vox Mod, live performance by D20 Brass Band, spotlight talks, photo ops, and fan-centered activities like gaming, costume contests, drink specials and more surprises. Continue reading ANTHONY DANIELS Joins New STAR WARS Exhibit Opening Celebration