Tuesday, January 31, 2023

DC’s upcoming queer love story is already blowing Marvel’s LGBTQ+ rep out of the water

DC’s upcoming queer love story is already blowing Marvel’s LGBTQ+ rep out of the water
Whenever new DCU films are announced, it is impossible to not compare them to Marvel’s MCU offerings. While this can sometimes lead to unfair comparisons, if one of James Gunn’s announcements becomes a reality, it’s clear that the DCU will be at the...

M. Night Shyamalan defends his less-popular movies, including ‘The Last Airbender’

M. Night Shyamalan defends his less-popular movies, including ‘The Last Airbender’
Few directors have ridden the ups and downs of Hollywood more dramatically than M. Night Shyamalan. With his mind-melting storylines, standout cinematic style, and signature twist endings — this Indian-born American filmmaker is truly one of a kind, responsible for giving...

James Gunn’s DCU has already beaten Kevin Feige’s MCU in one simple yet ingenious way

James Gunn’s DCU has already beaten Kevin Feige’s MCU in one simple yet ingenious way
In the weeks and months leading up to James Gunn‘s DCU announcements, superhero fans were skeptical that not only could the rebooted franchise escape the shadow of the shattered Snyderverse, but also that it could emerge from under the thumb of the all-powerful MCU. With...

What James Gunn’s Batman announcement could mean for Robert Pattinson

What James Gunn’s Batman announcement could mean for Robert Pattinson
With James Gunn and producer Peter Safran officially taking the reigns over at DC Studios, it’s become quite clear that some pretty radical changes are already in the works for the DCU. In a recent Twitter announcement, Gunn details the company’s narrative plans for the...

Vin Diesel teases the highly anticipated ‘Fast X’ trailer release date

Vin Diesel teases the highly anticipated ‘Fast X’ trailer release date
Fast X, the tenth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, hits theaters later this year on May 19, 2023. And on Tuesday, Vin Diesel dropped some major info for fans who are clamoring for updates. Just days after sharing a behind-the-scenes teaser image with franchise...

The new ‘Wonder Woman’ TV show called ‘Paradise Lost’ is a Game of Thrones-style prequel

The new ‘Wonder Woman’ TV show called ‘Paradise Lost’ is a Game of Thrones-style prequel
At long last, DC has announced its plans for the Wonder Woman prequel television series that has been in the wings for quite some time. During today’s press conference, new DCU bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran announced Paradise Lost, which they describe as a Game of...

Monday, January 30, 2023

Latest Marvel News: Brie Larson backlash is avenged by the original female superhero as Chris Hemsworth finally apologizes for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Latest Marvel News: Brie Larson backlash is avenged by the original female superhero as Chris Hemsworth finally apologizes for ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’
What are two of the most divisive and controversial Marvel movies of the lot? Captain Marvel and Thor: Love and Thunder are certainly in the top five, for differing reasons. It’s interesting, then, that both of these films have been addressed in some form over the past...

Fans know exactly which ‘Juno’ star they want to see in the MCU next, they just can’t decide on the role

Fans know exactly which ‘Juno’ star they want to see in the MCU next, they just can’t decide on the role
Marvel has done a wonderful job of casting throughout the MCU. It has consistently surprised us with the actors that it chooses to fill the various superhero roles, but its spot-on casting is probably why it sits head and shoulders above the competition. With all the comedic...

Undeterred DC fans know exactly who Dave Bautista should play if he can’t be James Gunn’s Bane

Undeterred DC fans know exactly who Dave Bautista should play if he can’t be James Gunn’s Bane
Even though the DC fandom’s collective hopes for the perfect Bane casting in Dave Bautista have been crushed, fancasters haven’t given up hope on bringing the Guardians of the Galaxy and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery star into James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe. Bautista...

Chris Hemsworth apologizes for a moment in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Chris Hemsworth apologizes for a moment in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’
Thor: Love and Thunder actor Chris Hemsworth has issued a bit of a cheeky apology to Ted Lasso‘s Brett Goldstein following Goldstein’s latest appearance on The Late Show with Steven Colbert. Hemsworth wanted to let Goldstein, who is now playing the Greek demigod Hercules...

Nepotism reigns supreme as Michael Jackson’s nephew lands lead role in totally unbiased biopic

Nepotism reigns supreme as Michael Jackson’s nephew lands lead role in totally unbiased biopic
The upcoming Antoine Fuqua directed Michael Jackson biopic has every ingredient to be a recipe for disaster, and casting Jackson’s nephew to play the troubled — but otherworldly talented — King of Pop is a legitimate wild card that could either save or completely destroy...

The 6 movies and shows likely to come out of James Gunn’s big DCU reveal (and 4 that will never happen)

The 6 movies and shows likely to come out of James Gunn’s big DCU reveal (and 4 that will never happen)
Well, James Gunn, your time is almost up. Having promised that the first wave of announcements for his brand-spanking-new DCU will be coming this January, Gunn has to make good on his word before the end of this month or risk unleashing a horde of angry superhero fans...

Sunday, January 29, 2023

A United States congressman has given James Gunn two days to deliver his DCU plan

A United States congressman has given James Gunn two days to deliver his DCU plan
In case there wasn’t already enough pressure on James Gunn to turn DC’s properties into a financially viable, critically successful, and fan-adored series, here comes an actual congressman with threats. Robert Garcia, a Democratic congressman for Long Beach, California,...

Seth Rogen shows off his Donkey Kong voice in new ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer

Seth Rogen shows off his Donkey Kong voice in new ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ trailer
Illumination Studios and Nintendo have graced excited fans with another preview for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie. A new clip was uploaded online, showcasing more of Mario’s fighting skills against Donkey Kong. This time, we got to hear this iconic ape’s voice...

Fans locked in debate on whether ‘Shang-Chi’ is top-tier or middling MCU

Fans locked in debate on whether ‘Shang-Chi’ is top-tier or middling MCU
Phase five of the MCU is about to begin in a few weeks and fans have begun to look back on what Phase 4 has given us so far. While the Disney Plus exclusives had fans wishing for an official home release, there is currently a debate going on about the new Marvel films...

Stephen King’s ‘The Boogeyman’ gets dark and terrifying new trailer

Stephen King’s ‘The Boogeyman’ gets dark and terrifying new trailer
Feast your eyes upon yet another big Stephen King adaptation, with The Boogeyman seeing its first trailer which promises plenty of ominous and darkly-lit spooks. Based on a short story originally written as a pulp magazine story for Cavalier, later featured in a short...

Romcom Queens Roberts and Aniston set to Body Swap in Margot Robbie-produced comedy

Romcom Queens Roberts and Aniston set to Body Swap in Margot Robbie-produced comedy
As long as there’s a film industry, they’ll be body-swap movies, and that tried and tested formula could break Margot Robbie’s recent spell of bad luck at the box office.  Hot off the press over at Deadline is news that the soon-to-be Barbie star will produce a new...

An ingeniously excessive action epic gains self-awareness on the Netflix Top 10

An ingeniously excessive action epic gains self-awareness on the Netflix Top 10
If you fire up Netflix on your device of choice and see a splashy, visually dazzling trailer or clip for a movie called An Action Hero, then you’re instantly going to form a certain set of expectations and ideas in your mind. Based on how co-writer and director Anirudh...

Ryan Reynolds jets in with ‘Deadpool 3’ director for Wrexham’s biggest game in over 20 years

Ryan Reynolds jets in with ‘Deadpool 3’ director for Wrexham’s biggest game in over 20 years
Anyone questioning Ryan Reynolds‘ commitment to Wrexham should have any doubts dispelled by the fact the A-list superstar has jetted in for the team’s FA Cup match, made an appearance on long-running TV series Match of the Day, and then plans to jet back across the pond...

Tobey Maguire bravely defends Marvel’s consistently inconsistent pre-MCU output

Tobey Maguire bravely defends Marvel’s consistently inconsistent pre-MCU output
It goes without saying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe changed the trajectory of cinema in its entirety and not just the superhero genre, but it’s not as if comic book adaptations were on life support prior to Iron Man reinventing the game. Stephen Norrington’s Blade,...

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Latest Sci-Fi News: Fans develop a whole new phobia of Netflix canceling shows, and a major franchise gets rebooted for the 167th time

Latest Sci-Fi News: Fans develop a whole new phobia of Netflix canceling shows, and a major franchise gets rebooted for the 167th time
Hollywood just doesn’t want to give up the practice of rebooting old franchises, even if the last attempt traces back to no more than a couple of years ago. At least we know some IPs will never die—unlike shows or movie series premiering on Netflix, because the streaming...

Latest Marvel News: Insane ‘Quantumania’ twist would finally explain the MCU’s oldest mystery as ‘Fantastic Four’ just might right a 20-year wrong

Latest Marvel News: Insane ‘Quantumania’ twist would finally explain the MCU’s oldest mystery as ‘Fantastic Four’ just might right a 20-year wrong
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is expected to live up to its name by doing some pretty crazy things, but this wild theory might just be too bonkers to actually be made MCU canon, even though it would actually explain something we’ve been wondering about practically...

Mark Hamill gives us a glimpse at life when the cameras weren’t rolling on ‘Star Wars’

Mark Hamill gives us a glimpse at life when the cameras weren’t rolling on ‘Star Wars’
Can we all agree that Mark Hamill is a national treasure, and he must be protected? An active Twitter user, Hamill is always willing to share his story, and over the course of his more than 50 year career, he’s somehow managed to stay grounded. Known best for his iconic...