Author: Jonathan Edwards

Batman has gone through many different interpretations over the past 78 years and Scott Snyder’s METAL event is carrying on that tradition in one of the most fascinating ways imaginable. With the Dark Universe having made their presence felt over recent issues, we’ve been able to briefly capture glimpses of the evil Batmen who intend to destroy all life as we know it. With three one-shots so far having been released, focusing on The Red Death, The Murder Machine and The Dawnbreaker, we’re now able get an insight (via CBR) into one of the more mysterious members of the group…

It’s been over a year since Suicide Squad was released and although it was met with a barrage of negative reviews, it did end up making quite a profit at the box office. With Jared Leto’s portrayal of the Joker having split audiences down the middle, many fans were disappointed with the lack of screentime he was given. Jared Leto himself has gone on record voicing his displeasure at how much of his Joker was cut from the final edit. With reports circulating that Warner Bros. are in the process of adapting a standalone Joker movie set outside the DC…

Warner Bros. have been working on a potential Justice League Dark movie for quite a while now and although directors have come and gone, the project it still chugging along at a snail’s pace. With the term ‘Dark Universe,’ having been chucked around in relation to the project, some fans have wondered whether or not this’ll cause issues for Universal Pictures very own Dark Universe. Just recently, it was announced that a franchise consisting of some of the most famous movie monsters to have graced our screens are set to appear in their very own Monster franchise which has -…

With anticipation for Wonder Woman at an all time high, fans all over the world are combusting with sheer joy at the prospect of seeing the Amazon Princess for her first feature film. Unfortunately however, fans in Lebanon will not be able to catch Wonder Woman’s solo debut into DC Cinematic Universe – according to USA TODAY. Apparently, a person close to the situation informed USA TODAY of the news and although they’re not authorized to speak publicly about the situation, the Beirut-based theater chain – Grand Cinemas have since tweeted the following message: https://twitter.com/GCLebanon/status/869921441839542272 No official reason has been…

There was a time in which Sony were moving ahead with plans for a Sinister Six movie however after a series of leaks and franchise misfires, all has gone quiet on the Spidey-verse front. Well that was until today in which it was recently announced that Tom Hardy will be portraying Venom in the long awaited solo movie that’ll be helmed by none other than Zombieland director – Ruben Fleischer. With rumors suggesting it’ll be receiving the R-rated treatment, many are wondering whether or not this movie will play a part in a future Sony Marvel Universe. With details still scarce,…

Wolverine fans finally got the movie they deserved earlier this year when Logan was released. With Hugh Jackman portraying the character for the final time, he had went on record stating how he wanted to do the character justice after 17 years in the role. With X-Men Origins: Wolverine disappointing fans and critics alike, The Wolverine was then set to right the wrongs of previous movies with an authentic portrayal of the character. With Darren Aronofsky originally hired to direct, anticipation was at an all time high. However, after departing the project, James Mangold then took over the helm and produced a…

We’ve still got a while to wait until Thor: Ragnarok hits theaters on October 27th – but that hasn’t stopped the marketing campaign from kicking off. With the first teaser trailer having debuted last month, fans have seemed to embrace the new direction in which Taika Waititi has taken the franchise. With a variety of bright colours on show and a distinctly playful feel to proceedings, it looks as if we could be in for an exciting change. Having racked up an impressive amount of views within its first 24 hours, Thor: Ragnarok is Marvel’s and Disney’s most viewed trailer within…

Last year was tough for the DC Cinematic Universe with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice dividing critics and fans alike. Performing slightly under Warner Bros. expectations, some fans feared for the direction of the DCEU, with certain groups criticizing the overall tone for where the universe was heading. A few months later, Suicide Squad was released and although it was a resounding success at the box office, most fans and critics panned the movie for it’s script and it’s tonal inconsistencies (which can most likely be attributed to Warner Bros. editing the film). Being a victim of studio interference, there…

The Alien franchise has returned to haunt our multiplexes once again and although it may share some of the same traits as previous movies, there’s certainly more up Covenant’s sleeve than one might imagine. Prometheus was a movie which had split audiences and critics alike, with many complaining about its shaky script and lack of horror. Five years later, Ridley Scott is back with a sequel which not only amplifies the fear factor but also expands on the Alien mythology. After having directed The Martian to much critical acclaim back in 2015, many fans have been hoping that his third…

A few days ago it was announced that Hellboy would receive a film reboot. Mike Mignola informed fans that David Harbour would be taking over the role alongside an entirely new creative team, and Neil Marshall would be directing. With Marshall known for directing movies such as Dog Soldiers and The Descent, the latest Hellboy is being prepped for the R-rated treatment. The film has the working title Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen, and fans have so far been largely divisive in regards to the news. Many hoped that Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman would be back to finish…