PROFESSOR X Movie For Your Consideration

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courtesy Fox

For your consideration:

 

With a leading man in James McAvoy (Wanted, The Last King of Scotland) maybe it’s time to see some of the women in Professor X’s life in X-Men: Apocalypse or perhaps a spinoff starring Charles Xavier?

 

Dr. Moira Kinross MacTaggert is a great lost love and colleague but she’s was played briefly by Olivia Wilde in X-Men: The Last Stand. Moira was an America CIA operative played by Rose Byrne in X-Men: First Class. Perhaps Moira can have he telepathic blocked memories rekindled for a sequel that reunites her with Charles. Continue reading PROFESSOR X Movie For Your Consideration

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

Batman V Superman Dawn of Justice courtesy Warner Brothers
Batman V Superman Dawn of Justice courtesy Warner Brothers

The Man of Steel sequel has a title.

 

Warner Brothers is making it very clear what’s next for DC fans.

 

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice is the title of the cinematic showdown between the Man of Steel (Henry Cavill) and the Dark Knight (Ben Affleck) according to Variety.

 

The cast includes Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons as Alfred and Continue reading BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

AXIS Is MARVEL VILLAINS UNITED?

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courtesy Marvel and Previews

What is AXIS?

 

It’s the next major Marvel event coming this Fall  and today we know much more.

 

Rick Remender (Uncanny Avengers) is writing it.

 

“The Avengers, the X-Men, the deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and more will face a challenge like none they’ve ever experience” the publisher proclaimed along with a Previews image by artist Jim Cheung. Continue reading AXIS Is MARVEL VILLAINS UNITED?

QUICKSILVER CONTROVERSY In X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Quicksilver in Son of M #1 courtesy Marvel
Quicksilver in Son of M #1 courtesy Marvel

Of all the Marvel heroes who would have thought Quicksilver would be the co-star of two major movie franchises and the eye of storm among fans.

 

Shortly after Joss Whedon revealed Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) would appear in Avengers: Age of Ultron…fans learned Quicksilver (Evan Peters) would be in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

 

The twins are the children of Magneto who first appeared in the X-Men comics but later reformed and became Avengers so both Marvel Studios and Fox can use them.

 

Both versions of Quicksilver will differ from his comic book origins. X-Men Producer/writer Simon Kinberg says they had not anticipated the mixed fan reaction to having the mutant speedster in the sequel Continue reading QUICKSILVER CONTROVERSY In X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Top Comic Book Picks for May 21, 2014

Amazing X-Men #7 courtesy Marvel
Amazing X-Men #7 courtesy Marvel

Amazing X-Men #7 The Amazing Spider-Man guest stars in story of friendship. Cue the theme of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends cartoon! It’s Firestar, Iceman and Spidey in a reunion by Kathryn Immonen and Paco Medina!

 

Forever Evil #7 Battle of the bad guys for the fate of Earth! Lex Luthor and his Injustice League vs. The Crime Syndicate in the universe shaking finale! Who survives? Who dies? How the Hooded Man will change the war. How will Nightwing Continue reading Top Comic Book Picks for May 21, 2014

X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST World Tour Highlights

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courtesy Fox

You may have heard a little movie out Friday called X-Men: Days of Future Past?

 

The casts of the original trilogy and X-Men: First Class unite in a new film based on the classic comic book storyline by Chris Claremont under director Bryan Singer.

 

The cast sped around the world like Quicksilver with multiple premieres in New York, London, Moscow, Beijing, Singapore, Sao Paulo and Melbourne with blue carpets. Veterans like Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ellen Page were joined by First Class castmates James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and brand new additions like Fan BingBing. Even the actor playing the bad guy – Peter Dinklage – joined the global tour.

 

Here are some highlights of the X-Men Live tour: Continue reading X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST World Tour Highlights

Enter THE MULTIVERSITY In August

The Multiversity #1 courtesy DC Comics
The Multiversity #1 courtesy DC Comics

The long-awaited Grant Morrison project The Multiversity was listed in the August previews from DC Comics. Morrison (Batman, Incorporated, All-Star Superman, JLA) teams with all-star art team to take fans into 52 alternate Earths of DC Comics The New 52 Multiverse. Ivan Reis and Joe Prado are the artists on the first issue with variant covers by Chris Burnham, Bryan Hitch and Morrison himself.

 

Here’s the official description:
“The biggest adventure in DC’s history is here!
Join visionary writer Grant Morrison, today’s most talented artists, and a cast of unforgettable characters from 52 alternative Earths of the known DC Multiverse! Prepare to meet the Vampire League of Earth-43, Continue reading Enter THE MULTIVERSITY In August