ARROW Casts RA’S AL GHUL

Ra's Al Ghul image courtesy DC Comics
Ra’s Al Ghul image courtesy DC Comics

DC Comics announced Matt Nable (Riddick, The Killer Elite) has been cast as Ra’s Al Ghul on The CW series Arrow. The super villain was mentioned in Season Two but will be the main nemesis for Season Three.

 

Ra’s Al Ghul is the immortal leader of the League of Assassins from Batman comics and producers describe this version “as proud and unforgiving, Ra’s is a ruthless strategist, a master of martial arts, and a shaper of history. He carries the wisdom of the ages, and protects some of its greatest secrets.” Continue reading ARROW Casts RA’S AL GHUL

TWO STARS Join MARVEL’S AGENT CARTER

Agents of SHIELD and Agent Carter promo art by Ferguson courtesy Marvel
Agents of SHIELD and Agent Carter promo art by Ferguson courtesy Marvel

Hayley Atwell returns as Peggy Carter in Marvel’s Agent Carter, a new television series. Captain America’s lost love will have two new men in her life.

Marvel announced Chad Michael Murray (“Fruitvale Station,” “One Tree Hill“) will play SSR Agent Jack Thompson and Enver Gjokaj (“Dollhouse”) will portray Agent Daniel Sousa. Carter meets both operatives when she takes on a new role at the SSR in New York City.
“Marvel’s Agent Carter,” continues Peggy’s story after the event of Captain America: The First Avenger. Continue reading TWO STARS Join MARVEL’S AGENT CARTER

WHO Is MISSY On DOCTOR WHO

Michelle Gomez as Missy in Doctor Who courtesy BBC America
Michelle Gomez as Missy in Doctor Who courtesy BBC America

Peter Capaldi is the new Doctor Who.

 

Steven Moffat launched Series 8 with Deep Breath a frightening tale with story hints from The Girl in the Fireplace and The Bells of St. John.

 

Moffat introduced his longer running storyline and big bad villain for this season leaving fans with a question:

 

Who is Missy? Continue reading WHO Is MISSY On DOCTOR WHO

DOCTOR WHO THE TWELFTH DOCTOR Comic Book

Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor #1 courtesy Titan Comics
Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor #1 courtesy Titan Comics

Peter Capaldi took over as Doctor Who last night.

 

Deep Breath was the first full episode with Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor with Jenna Coleman staying on as companion Clara Oswald.

 

The season 8 premiere episode is a chilling mystery in old London (with Madama Vastra, Jenny and Strax assisting) but even more about the transition as Clara struggles to accept the new Doctor, something some devoted Matt Smith fans are having to do.

 

The Twelfth Doctor already has a new comic book series on the way from Titan Comics.  The plot is top secret Continue reading DOCTOR WHO THE TWELFTH DOCTOR Comic Book

CRUSHER CREEL On MARVEL’S AGENTS OF SHIELD

Brian Patrick Wade on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. courtesy Marvel
Brian Patrick Wade on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. courtesy Marvel

A major Thor and Avengers villain strikes Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. this season.

 

Marvel revealed a first look at Brian Patrick Wade (Teen Wolf, Generation Kill, The Guardian) as Carl “Crusher” Creel aka the Absorbing Man.

 

Creel was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the pages of The Mighty Thor.

 

Creel was a prize fighter in prison when he was given the ability to absorbed the property of any metal he touched after drinking a liquid spiked with Asgardian elements courtesy of Loki. Continue reading CRUSHER CREEL On MARVEL’S AGENTS OF SHIELD