It’s been rumored for a while now, but Ava DuVernay has been hired by Marvel Studios to direct Chadwick Boseman. It was first reported back in May that she was being courted for either Captain Marvel or Black Panther, and the latter seems like an obvious yet interesting choice. Marvel has a history of hiring exciting directors for their films, such as Kenneth Branagh, Shane Black and Jon Favreau, and the director of the acclaimed Selma is one who could bring a singular vision to the country of Wakanda and it’s King, T’Challa, aka the Black Panther. Selma is the…
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In a bit of random news, it seems that Marvel wants Beyonce for a role in an upcoming film. It hasn’t been stated what film (or when even) but The Daily Star is reporting that the interest is definitely there: “We would love to have Beyoncé on board, almost certainly as a newcomer to the screen from Marvel’s existing catalogue of comic book characters,” an unnamed senior executive at Disney told The Daily Star. As with any rumor, take this with a grain of salt. If it’s true, however – which role do you think that Beyonce could play? Keep…
While speaking at the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con, Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld compared the upcoming Deadpool movie to a Tarantino film: “Everything that made the script so unique is still there and it’s still intact. Down to the R-rating, and I’m sorry kids. I have kids, too, and my daughter’s not seeing it,” joked Liefeld at the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con. “Deadpool’s pretty hardcore, it’s pretty awesome. When I first read it, I thought ‘this is the voice of Tarantino in a comic book movie,’ which is perfect because Deadpool is more crime-oriented, action-oriented, obviously, and Tarantino has got a great sense…
It looks like Jon Bernthal has already began preparing for his role of Frank Castle on Season 2 of Marvel’s Daredevil. Check out what HypnoComics posted: Jon Bernthal liked the stuff I gave him to read, hooked up again today. He’s doing his work! It feels good to know I’m helping my favorite Superhero show in some small way. #punisher #daredevil #netflix #marvel #hype #nerdnews #hypnocomics A post shared by Hypno Comics (@hypnocomics) on Jun 28, 2015 at 1:32pm PDT Looks like he’s really looking forward to the role! According to Marvel Wiki: A 4-year Vietnam veteran, Frank Castle became a…
When Spider-Man is relaunched this fall, it will be Miles Morale behind the mask. “Many kids of color who when they were playing superheroes with their friends, their friends wouldn’t let them be Batman or Superman because they don’t look like those heroes but they could be Spider-Man because anyone could be under that mask,” says writer and co-creator Brian Bendis. “But now it’s true. It’s meant a great deal to a great many people.” Morale has a big following – as many fans were wanting to see him in the upcoming Marvel/Sony Spider-Man reboot. While we won’t see it…
The X-Men franchise has captivated audiences for years with its thrilling storylines and beloved characters. One character, in particular, has become an iconic symbol of the X-Men universe – Wolverine. Played by the talented Hugh Jackman, Wolverine has become a fan favorite with his razor-sharp claws and brooding demeanor. recent reports suggest that the claws may come out once more as Hugh Jackman is rumored to appear in the upcoming film X-Men: Apocalypse. There has been much speculation among fans and the media about whether or not Hugh Jackman would return as Wolverine in X-Men: Apocalypse. The rumors gained traction…
The Incredible Hulk, one of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes, has captivated audiences on the big screen for years. Fans have been eagerly waiting for a solo Hulk film, but the distribution rights have been a subject of debate. For those of you who have been wondering when we’ll see a solo Incredible Hulk film, Mark Hughes at Forbes seems to have gotten the inside scoop: “Despite obtaining the cinematic rights to make Hulk movies [in 2005], Marvel did not obtain distribution rights,”Forbes reports. “Universal held those rights, and today I can confirm the exact situation is that Universal currently retains the right of…
According to a legal licensing agreement between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Marvel Entertainment – Spider-Man must be straight and must be Caucasian. There are several other traits that were disclosed in the massive Sony document leak but here’s some of the report from Variety that lists everything in detail: The agreement spells out that mandatory Spider-Man traits must always strictly conform to the following list: male; does not torture; does not kill in defense of self or others; does not use foul language beyond PG-13; dose not smoke tobacco; does not sell/distribute illegal drugs; does not abuse alcohol; does…
In the world of superheroes, Warner Bros. and DC Comics have always been at the forefront of delivering thrilling tales of justice and valor. With an array of iconic characters, they have captivated audiences for decades. Now, under the visionary leadership of Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes, Warner Bros. is set to unleash an unprecedented wave of DC Comics-related movies. Warner Bros. has big plans for the future of DC Comics on the silver screen. CEO Jeff Bewkes has announced that the studio aims to release up to 10 DC Comics-related movies in the coming years. This ambitious undertaking signifies…
Heroic Hollywood is reporting a new rumor about who will play Deathstroke and who will play the Tattooed Man. They warn you to take it with a “grain of salt” and we’ll warn you to NOT read below this point if you don’t want any potential spoilers: According to my guys here, and you can take this with a grain of salt, completely understood, all good, that Common is in fact Abel Tarrant aka Tattooed Man. Meh. Pass. So many other characters he could have played and they pick that cornball from the comics. It’s kind of obvious now considering…