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MARGOT ROBBIE in HARLEY QUINN Movie

Hurray for Harleywood!

Harley Quinn makes her big screen debut in Suicide Squad in August. Warner Brothers is already betting big on the villain. Margot Robbie will star and produce a Harley Quinn spinoff movie according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The twist is the new film is not a Harley Quinn solo movie but will include other female DC Comics heroes including Batgirl and Birds of Prey according to the story. No official word from the studio.

Suicide Squad also introduces villains Katana and Enchantress in the film along with Amanda Waller, head of Task Force X.

Harley Quinn stars in her own solo comic book, Suicide Squad book and multiple limited series including team-ups her with Power Girl and in Harley’s Little Black Book, the character teamed up with several icons including Wonder Woman and a book with her own Gang of Harleys.

The character first appeared in the Batman Animated Series as the girlfriend of the Joker. The Clown Prince of Crime drove his own psychiatrist insane and Dr. Harleen Quinzel became Harley Quinn. The fan-favorite character joined the comic book mythology and rivals Batman when it comes to number of comic book titles featuring the villainess turned anti-heroine. Continue reading MARGOT ROBBIE in HARLEY QUINN Movie

VALIANT AnnouncesTHE FIST & THE STEEL

Ninjak and The Eternal Warrior blast into the future as “THE FIST & THE STEEL” for a sword-swinging standalone adventure this summer.

Valiant announced via Comic Vine, “THE FIST & THE STEEL” – an new story and all-new jumping point for two of its biggest heroes. It begins this August in NINJAK #18.

“Many years from today, see where the battle-scarred road has taken Valiant’s deadliest operative as writer Matt Kindt and acclaimed artists Khari Evans and Andres Guinaldo deploy a seasoned Colin King into an unknown tomorrow! He may not be as fast or as strong as he once was, but with the Eternal Warrior at his side, Ninjak will show the world that his steel is as sharp as ever! Continue reading VALIANT AnnouncesTHE FIST & THE STEEL

X-MEN IN SPACE MOVIE?

X-Men: Apocalypse is not the end of the X-franchise.

Producer Simon Kinberg said the series will jump 10 years into the ’90’s in the next sequel but will the mutants leap into outer space?

X-Men First Class was in the Cold War ’60’s, Days of Future Past reset the timeline with a story set in the 1970’s and future, Apocalypse rises in the ’80’s.

Director Bryan Singer hints at what’s possible with the X-Men movies including deep space travel for Xavier’s students.

If the X-Men head into outer space could it mean a film inspired by the greatest X-Men comics tale of all and introduce recurring alien rivals for the mutant heroes? Continue reading X-MEN IN SPACE MOVIE?

AGENTS OF SHIELD Villain Turned Hero

The final episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season Three is almost here.

The big question is who is the Fallen Agent? Which member of the team will die as seen in Daisy’s vision?

A character did die in the penultimate episode this week. This was also the first episode immediately following the events of Captain America: Civil War.

Before we get to this week’s twist-filled chapter here’s a SPOILER ALERT! Continue reading AGENTS OF SHIELD Villain Turned Hero

MISSING From CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

Captain America: Civil War courtesy Marvel via Twitter

Marvel rules the global box-office again with Captain America: Civil War. Steve Rogers vs Tony Stark is a dark turn in the Marvel Cinematic Universe setting up the future of Black Panther, Spider-Man and a divided Avengers as a certain super villain plots his universal domination.

Thanos will strike in Avengers Infinity War I & II after playing the secret manipulator in previous films Avengers, Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy. Earlier films included hints of the villain’s quest to collect the Infinity gems.

Before we continue talking about the super villain here’s a SPOILER ALERT in case you have not seen Captain America: Civil War yet. Continue reading MISSING From CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

MARVEL HEROES For NETFLIX Shows For Your Consideration

Marvel recently confirmed the Punisher will spin off from Daredevil to become the next hero to headline a Netflix series. Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle for the next Marvel/Netflix collaboration following Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Defenders will be a limited series starring all the heroes.

You could call these heroes part of Marvel’s “street-level” cast of characters. Which other Marvel heroes could join these gritty vigilantes in the Marvel Universe with their own Netflix series?

Here are four candidates for your consideration:

Spider-Woman Continue reading MARVEL HEROES For NETFLIX Shows For Your Consideration

Next X-MEN Movie Set in the ’90’s

X-Men '92 courtesy Marvel — X-Men ’92 courtesy Marvel

The X-Men movie franchise is jumping into a new decade – one that was a blockbuster era for the comic book.

The current trilogy is leaping through the decades. First Class was set in the 1960’s in the heart of the Cold War. Days of Future Past was set in the 1970’s during the Nixon era and reset the timeline. X-Men: Apocalypse rises in 1983 in this summer’s sequel.

Producer Simon Kinberg confirmed the next film will time jump again:

“The next one is set in the ’90’s” said Kinberg according to ComingSoon.

The ’90’s was the Mutant Genesis. Continue reading Next X-MEN Movie Set in the ’90’s

New Comic Picks for May 11, 2016

The end and rebirth of Superman? Black Panther losing control of his country? It’s all in our new comics picks of the week:

Superman #52/Action Comics #52

When Supermen Meet! The pre-New 52 Man of Steel face to face with Clark Kent? Will the united Men of Steel be divided and fall when one Clark’s family is threatened? This is the finale of The Final Days of Superman as Peter J. Tomasi sets the stage for Superman Rebirth!

Star Trek #57

Remember you’re reaction when Leonard Nimoy guest starred on The Next Generation!? The Legacy of Spock is a special comic book event with Spock captured by the Romulans and the fate of New Vulcan in jeopardy. Continue reading New Comic Picks for May 11, 2016

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