That seems to be an upcoming theme from Hollywood. You’ve the early versions of Penguin, Riddler, and Two-Face on the Gotham television series, and the government-approved and expendable Suicide Squad ready to bloody the big screen next August. And now, the folks over at Marvel want to venture onto the dark side of the super-powered fence as well.
Continue reading X-Men TV Series: The Hellfire Club and Legion Each to Get Show
I like Jessica Jones. I enjoyed her intro in Marvel’s MAX imprint Alias #1, and subsequent appearances throughout the rest of the Marvel universe like the Young Avengers. And that’s unusual for me: I typically prefer my heroes to be super-heroic and part of team books like the X-Men. But Jones, a retired superhero more at home solo in dark alleys and chasing mysteries noir-style, appealed to my growing desire for more adult, contemporary stories outside of whom is dating whom in the superhero jet set (here’s glaring at you, Superman / Wonder Woman).
Continue reading Jessica Jones: NetFlix Releases New Trailers for Marvel Show
Men In Black is coming back! Neuralyzer! Another trilogy! Ray-Bans! And Will Smith as Agent J! Wait, no Will Smith? Say what? And Star Wars is coming back too, and they might return Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader? What is going on here…
Continue reading Casting Questions: Men In Black and Star Wars, Choosing Whom to Return
Godzilla versus King Kong versus the Pacific Rim Jaegers. Talk about a fanboy (and fangirl, let’s not be sexist here)’s wet dream! And such a big screen brawl would be theoretically possible with the big ape moving from Universal Studios to Warner, which owns rights to both Godzilla and Pacific Rim via Legendary Pictures.
Continue reading Size Does Matter: Why King Kong Would Lose in Godzilla/Pacific Rim Jaeger Brawl
The Supergirl television series is mere weeks away, and anticipation has continued to build since that first trailer back in May. Now news of several characters who’ll be in the show is emerging at superspeed from various newsfeeds.
Continue reading Supergirl: Red Tornado, Livewire and New Footage
Batman fighting – and beating up – the Gotham police is well-known to long-time comic book fans and even the general public via the movies and other media. But starting in Batman issue #44, the Dark Knight has to unclench his fists as he reflects how both the superhero and philanthropist Wayne personas may have added the all-too real-world problems of racism, police brutality, poverty and societal clash to the fictional city.
Continue reading Batman to Add Police Racism to Long List of Controversial Stories
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